Questions answered by Joshua N Robbins

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Under (new) Massachusetts law, can my husband cease alimony payments now that he is retired? He has been paying since 1994.

Joshua's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I am sorry you are struggling this. The new alimony law has a waterfall provision at the end which sets forth when parties may file a complaint for...

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I own a house with an ex girlfriend on mortgage terms but signed my right to the deed during breakup.

Joshua's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I am sorry you are struggling with this. I do not understand why you originally signed your interest in the home over to your gf - it does not...

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Can I get out of a mortgage I co-signed under pressure 15 yrs ago The house owner has paid only 5 mortgages in last 5 years.

Joshua's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

I am sorry you are going through this. I would force the sale of the home. In the alternative your Mother can buy you out and refinance so as to...

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Taxes, state benefits. The ability to provide and live on my own

Joshua's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

Child support is non-deductible for tax purposes. If you wish to modify your child support I suggest that you meet with a family law attorney and...

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What should I do to get a free lawyer for my time consuming case, 10 yrs. old, when my ex has expensive lawyer and I have none?

Joshua's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

I am sorry you are going through this. If you cannot obtain atty fees from your spouse you have the following options: 1 borrow the money from...

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Ex doesn't want our daughter's paternal grandmother(my mother) to care for our daughter every other Fri. Can she stop this ?

Joshua's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

I am sorry you are struggling with this. Take you separation agreement to a divorce attorney. Depending on the language you may not have to file a...

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I hired an attorney last fall to bring my exhusband into court for non payment of child support.

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Listen to the advice of your lawyer. If you do not agree simply fire them and represent yourself or retain successor counsel. These are questions...

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Is there any course of action I can take to try and get the judge to change the terms of the decree re: net proceeds?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

It is difficult to provide you an answer without further information. Generally property division is FINAL - barring fraud or extraordinary...

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Are divorces prior to the Alimony Reform Act grandfathered in to the old alimony rules?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

Sorry. No grandfather clause. I suggest that you consult with an attorney to see if there are other options.

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Will alimony payments stop if the payee begins living with someone new?

Joshua's answer | Answered on January 01, 2013

Yes. Under the new alimony law the ex-spouse may move to cease alimony payments if you begin living with him. I would consult with an attorney to...

Joshua N Robbins's Answers (957)

Under (new) Massachusetts law, can my husband cease alimony payments now that he is retired? He has been paying since 1994.

I own a house with an ex girlfriend on mortgage terms but signed my right to the deed during breakup.

Can I get out of a mortgage I co-signed under pressure 15 yrs ago The house owner has paid only 5 mortgages in last 5 years.

Taxes, state benefits. The ability to provide and live on my own

What should I do to get a free lawyer for my time consuming case, 10 yrs. old, when my ex has expensive lawyer and I have none?

Ex doesn't want our daughter's paternal grandmother(my mother) to care for our daughter every other Fri. Can she stop this ?

I hired an attorney last fall to bring my exhusband into court for non payment of child support.

Is there any course of action I can take to try and get the judge to change the terms of the decree re: net proceeds?

Are divorces prior to the Alimony Reform Act grandfathered in to the old alimony rules?

Will alimony payments stop if the payee begins living with someone new?