If there is no response to a divorce in Massachusetts what will happen next?

If you served your husband and he did not file an answer and you don't expect him to appear in court, then you should file a request for a trial...

I have to agree with the daycare in that in the absence of a restraining order, they should not prevent him from picking up his child. If you have...

When you apear before the Judge to approve the agreement you will be asked if your husband's.financial statement is true. Tell the Judge about the...

Yes, it is possible that the police can arrest you days later even if they did not witness you. The law could be written better but the law...

If I am not a citizen, but my husband is, do I have rights to my children if we divorce ?

Immigration status is not a factor for a judge to consider when granting custody. If the parent is trying to hide from immigration because they...

When I get married can DOR require me to cover my son's health insurance when I previously didn't have any myself? (Mass)

In Massachusetts a family health insurance policy covers all family members without adding an increase in premiums for more Children. Yes, the...

If my son is 19, attending school part-time and working part-time why am i still paying child support until he is 23?

It doesn't sound like DOR modified the child support. It sounds like DOR interpretted the existing order. Massachusetts allows child support...

I was adopted by a stepfather around 10. I want to undo that adoption.

You can't undo the adoption. However, your biological father can adopt you again. This would "undo" the adoption. You should locate your...

Massachusetts does not have to recognize a divorce decree from the Dominican Republic. If you are not a citizen of the Domican Republic and your...

Unmarried Dad is requesting temporary custody from me. Do I need a lawyer to go with me in court?

A lawyer is like an insurance policy: When you don't have a claim, you feel like you wasted your money. When you do have a claim, you are glad...