Can a non-custodial parent avoid paying Child Support if living in different states?

Attorney Owens is entirely correct.

Can I get my daughters psychiatric records?

Unless a Court has entered an order to the contrary, as the natural mother of the child you have every right to access medical, educational and any...

As a matter of strict law, you as maternal aunt have no inherent rights over the children. You can never get "custody" (which only parents can...

My attorney is not responding my telephone call or emails.

In the first instance, the court does not serve summons on defendants. The court will issue a summons and YOU (or your lawyer) must take it to the...

If I was considering to go to court for legal guardianship to someone else, will I need the father of the child involved ?

I agree with colleague but would add a slightly different perspective: assuming you are not and never were married to the father, if he has never...

This poses an interesting legal question. I would suppose that if Father signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity (standard where no...

Will my income be included in regards to CS for my partners children?

The short answer is NO. Only parents are responsible for child support. Partners incomes are are included in the calculations ---one possible...

Can I take my child on a week long vacation while her father is incarcerated?

Under MGL c 209C, a child born to an unwed mother automatically give Mother legal and physical custody. Unless you have a court order establishing...

Divorce benefits

Marriage is a very special contract and cannot be dissolved except by court judgment of divorce. Your wife can claim her spousal rights and...

Do I need a court order to terminate child support when he turns 23 in Massachusetts?

Only a court order can terminate the garnishment of your wages. Your employers cannot elect to terminate the garnishment. File a complaint for...