Unless a Judge has ordered visitation, then the mother can sest the terms of visitation. In a paternity case, until a Judge has made an order of...

Massachusetts has a law that requires any person who is physically in Massachusetts continually for 30 days to obtain a Massachusetts driver's...

If I have joint custody of my children will I pay less child support?

If you file for custody you may get primary physical custody, shared physical custody or your wife may get primary physical custody. Merely filing...

My alcoholic spouse moved to a distant state 6 months ago; can I file for a no fault divorce?

No fault divorce in Massachusetts means that you don't need a reason to get divorced. Under the facts as you describe them, you certainly can get...

My son turned 18 in november so the court order was extended due to him still being in school well now he has quit so how do

If the money is collected through the Department of Revenue, then you can provide documents to DOR and request that they terminate the child...

No, you cannot remove the case from District Court to Probate Court. However, if a case is scheduled in Probate Court (divorce, custody,...

My boyfriends ex wife is seeking alimoney increase and extension. She wants full discloser of my assets..we are not married.

You should not voluntarily disclose your financial information. However, if a subpoena is served on you, you must obey it unless you choose to...

The man on my daughter's birth certificate isn't her father. How do I go about removing him from it?

You need to establish the identity of the real father and include the false father in the proceeding. A typical way this is done is by suing the...

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Is there any way to find out (without relying my my ex's word) if he is receiving any type of disability - SSI?

Social Security gives a letter explaining the benefits granted when they make an award. You should ask your ex to provide a copy of the benefits...

My wife lives in MA, I live in TX. We got married in NH. Is there a way she can file for same-sex divorce from MA?

The ability to file a divorce action is based on residency and citizenship. If your wife has been a Massachusetts resident for one year and...