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Can I ask the courts to enter a new order for support while my child is in college? My original order expired on his 18th birth
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Answered on September 12, 2013
It is unusual for a Massachusetts support order to expire at age 18. I suggest that you have a lawyer read the court order and see if you actually...
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If I have a 209-A against someone, can I contact them?
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Answered on September 09, 2013
You are not restrained from contacting them. However, if you contact them that would be a good reason to modify or stop the restraining order. If...
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How do I find out if my son's father (who recently passed away) has a will? We are estranged from his family.
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Answered on September 08, 2013
You can't find out about a will unless it is filed in probate court. If no will is filed, then you should assume that he had no will. Your son,...
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Is it legal for a company to ask for your tax returns to prove that you are still married after sending in a copy of marriage cr
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Answered on September 06, 2013
I don't believe that the employer has the right to ask for a copy of your tax return. I suggest that you contact the Attorney General's office and...
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What rights do I have with property that has a right of way over it and a company built handicapped home increasing traffic ?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
This is too complicated to answer in this format. You should consult a lawyer who can discuss the entire situation and all relevant facts.
Massachusetts Common Law by way of Full Faith and Credit
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Answered on September 05, 2013
This will depend on what the Judge wants to do. A common law marriage that was validly contracted in another state is valid in Massachusetts. ...
How to go about clearing a bench warrant in Massachusetts from 5 years ago for "failure to appear" on a suspended license charge
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Answered on August 29, 2013
You need to physically go to the court and appear. You should go to the court at 8:30 in the morning and go to the criminal clerk's office and...
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Is an attorney needed to modify alimony order or can it be adjusted by the verbal agreement of the two parties?
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Answered on August 29, 2013
The terms of the divorce decree control. If you and your ex-spouse agree to change the terms you still need a judge to approve the change. You...
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What is the difference between merging the financial agreement into the decree nisi or having it separated from the decree?
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Answered on August 29, 2013
If a judgment merges into the divorce decree, that means that it is swallowed up by the divorce decree and can be modified if there are changed...
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Regarding an interstate case....is it possible to have jurisdiction modified to the state the child permanently resides in?
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Answered on August 28, 2013
It is theoretically possible to change the jurisdiction for child support. However judrisdiction can't be changed by a judge or the recipient of...
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