Is child support different than Alimony

It is not an "either or" proposition. He will be obligated to pay child support. As for alimony, the alimony statute will control, as my...

Can my wife be made to pay the costs of a contempt after a divorce in MA? Middlsex county

I agree with my colleagues that it is a matter addressed to the sole discretion of the judge and should be requested in your complaint. The...

Do I need to hire a lawyer for my divorce contempt who is in the same county as the court

No, but I agree that knowing judges tendencies on the issues is a plus.

Disputed monies placed in escrow

I agree with my colleague and would observe that in Massachusetts the only amount that would be left in escrow would be the disputed amount. It is...

The short answer is that it doesn't matter because if the original is unavailable, the "best evidence rule" will allow the introduction of a copy...

Don't understand

Your question needs a few more facts before we can help you. You should consult with a family lawyer.

I have lost a hearing from the Superior Court , the hearing was for assess damages. However, I don't have the money to pay them.

To just qualify what my colleagues have stated, in Massachusetts, you should be aware that the procedure for persons holding a judgment to...

Child Support

Your question is lacking in detail, such as whether you have children with your wife (how many and their ages), the length of your marriage, what...

Out of country Auto Accident

Unfortunately, the Massachusetts Automobile Insurance Policy covering your household vehicles (and you and your husband) excludes coverage outside...

Aggravated domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon?

There are too many details that you don't provide or don't have that factor into sentencing. The details of the attack on the pregnant woman,...