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Based upon these very limited facts, it's hard to tell, but generally it is more difficult to obtain alimony in a short-term marriage such as...

I am a minor , 14 years old girl , i am trying to get myself emancipated , how can i get a lawyer?

Here is a very good resource regarding emancipation, from the Children's Law Center of Massachusetts. Perhaps after reviewing this you will have a...

Can a custodial parent collect back support if there was no prior order in massachusetts

Generally, a child support order can be retroactive to the date of filing the complaint seeking to establish child support, but not prior to that...

My therapist believes its not my best interests to have access to my therapy notes, but GAL investigator wants them. What to do?

This is a difficult position to be in. One easy way to resolve it, at least in principle, is to reach an agreement with the other side regarding...

My ex quit his job , remarried and now has a baby and cries poor mouth to the courts his current wife supports him .

From the facts you provided this is absurd. When did the court reduce his child support? The court can certainly take into consideration the new...

This is a terrible situation to have, when your children are potentially in danger due to the actions of the other parent. If you want to act...

Is it legal for an employer to make an employee pay a fee of $5,000 if a termed contract is terminated early?

The courts will typically allow parties to contract between each other freely, and will not void a contract unless it is patently unconscionable or...

What are a father's rights to his daughter in MA, if child was born out of wedlock?

I'm sorry that you are going through this. Your rights as the father are the same whether or not the child was born during a marriage, although...

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Do child support guidlines override specific areas in a divorce agreement?

Follow the decree. The guidelines also provide the parties with the freedom to agree to allocate the uninsured medical expenses differently, so...

I live in the state of mass. and my sons mom(he's 11) is requesting to move out of state. can she do this?

The applicable statute is MGLA Chapter 208 §30. She can move away only with your permission or approval of the court. To get court approval, she...