Do I need an attorney to file for modification of spousal support?

In order to have your child support/alimony obligations changed you must apply to the court for a modification of the existing order. You may not...

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Dividing 401K in Divorce

MA is an equitable distribution state and does not recognize separate property (property owned before marriage) when addressing distribution of...

You and your ex can agree to it--as a courtesy or as a trade--or you will have to go to court over it. There are many specifics that come into...

I lost my True Copy of divorce, it issued by New Jersey Court.

You can probably request a copy online. Look for NJ court website and take it from there.

Protecting retirement while staying married

MA adopts the position that ALL assets of the parties (individual and marital) are put on the table for distribution at time of divorce. So, any...

When my daughter has parenting time with dad do I have the right to know where they are going?

You have the right to know where the child will be. That doesn't extend to telling the other parent where they can go and what they can do while...

Question on divorce and child support

I agree with Attorneys Callahan and Marino. I would add that "retroactive child support" DOES exist; however, it is limited to children born...

I have sole physical custody. I havent given up my rights, do I have to start paying dad support if son refuses to live with me?

The father (or child) cannot unilaterally change a court ordered custody award. A complaint for modification of the custody must be filed by the...

How can I avoid 50/50 shared child custody?

All custody questions are viewed by the Court through the lens of "best interest of the child". In order to persuade the Court to grant you the...

The highest likelihood of having a complaint for modification dismissed is to file a joint motion (both parties) asking the court for permission to...