Questions answered by Howard M Lewis

Archived

My ex-wife has kept my daughter from me for several years, going against a court order for visitation. What do I do?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

I am sorry you are going through this, but you should go back to court on another contempt, and ask that the court adopt the recommendations of the...

Archived

What do I do for child support and custody as well as filing for divorce if I can't get in touch with the children's mother.

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Counsel is correct, you can file for divorce and request alternate service by publication. You will need her last known address. That way you can...

Archived

I discovered that my ex-wife was having a afair after our divorce do I still pay alimony

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Unless the couple has agreed, in writing, that neither will try to modify the alimony award, either spouse can ask a court to modify payments due...

Archived

Is leaving a 7 yr old child unattended while I sleep during the day after a night shift considered neglect or abuse

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Counsel is correct, it could be considered neglect if a 7 year old in your home is unsupervised for any length of time. I suggest you look for a...

Archived

What else can be done legally if i do not have enough of evidence for the courts to grant a harrassment order in MA?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Atty. Piro offers a thorough explanation of the law and the burden you must satisfy. I concur that the facts that you outline do not satisfy the...

Archived

My wife filed for divorce in nov. We are now living together in the same house. Her lawyer keeps setting new dates.

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

I'm a little unclear. Are you asking how to have your wife's attorney to stop setting dates? The answer is, you can't. Only your wife can...

Archived

What can I do if my schedule conflicts with my soon to be ex husband with visitation and now having going to go court?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

First and foremost, you should seek the assistance of local counsel to present your case to the court. It is very important that you show the...

Archived

My husband recently had an affair. The woman he had the affair with is claiming she is pregnant with his child.

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

The first step that you should take is notifying the local police of this situation. It may be that the woman's actions rise to the level of...

Archived

Father of my child wants to take my child away because i no longer want to be in a hurtful relationship we were in

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

It may be that the father of your child is threatening to take the child away because you refuse to continue your relationship with him. However,...

Archived

Can I sue x for emotional and financial distress and get custody modified

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

I concur with counsel's opinion that a lawsuit would be a waste of time and possibly money. Because orders regarding children can be modified in...

Howard M Lewis's Answers (6934)

My ex-wife has kept my daughter from me for several years, going against a court order for visitation. What do I do?

What do I do for child support and custody as well as filing for divorce if I can't get in touch with the children's mother.

I discovered that my ex-wife was having a afair after our divorce do I still pay alimony

Is leaving a 7 yr old child unattended while I sleep during the day after a night shift considered neglect or abuse

What else can be done legally if i do not have enough of evidence for the courts to grant a harrassment order in MA?

My wife filed for divorce in nov. We are now living together in the same house. Her lawyer keeps setting new dates.

What can I do if my schedule conflicts with my soon to be ex husband with visitation and now having going to go court?

My husband recently had an affair. The woman he had the affair with is claiming she is pregnant with his child.

Father of my child wants to take my child away because i no longer want to be in a hurtful relationship we were in

Can I sue x for emotional and financial distress and get custody modified