How does a hearing officer determine if there should be an increase in child support?

A Judge will determine what the appropriate amount of child support is based on the incomes of both parties and costs such as medical & dental...

It is standard in a divorce hearing for the Judge to send the Judgment via mail. Unfortunately, they can take a long time to be sent, depending on...

I just received a contempt summons from my ex over a tax deduction; what will come of it, and how do I proceed?

It sounds as if you have several issues that need to be resolved. You only have 20 days from being served with the Contempt Summons to file an...

Is there a statute of limitations on a domestic partnership?

I am unclear what you are asking. A statute of limitations prescribes the maximum amount of time after an event that legal proceedings can occur.

What is the mileage cut off for Massachusetts regarding "long distance visitation" ?

The Court does not have a strict "rule" about how many miles a parent can move; there are many factors that will be considered if the move is...

As you have only provided very limited information, I cannot fully advise you what the outcome of your case will likely be. This sounds as if it...

What if you carried your ex spouse on your insurance?

Unless your Separation Agreement or another Order of the Court states otherwise, you should not have any concerns with adding your new spouse to...

If the unwed mother asked for some kind of child support of the father yet only receives 200 $.every two weeks and makes 50k yrl

As the other attorneys suggested, run the guidelines to determine what you should receive in child support. You also should get a child support...

When is a divorce lawyer needed compared to mediation?

Mediation can be a great process to resolve your divorce. However, mediation is not always appropriate for every case. With the limited...

My husband and I are starting the divorce proceedings. This October, would have been our 10th anniversary.

As Kenneth stated, it can impact the amount of time you receive alimony if your case is one that alimony is appropriate, although the date of...