Can I take my child out of state?

There is no clear and absolute answer to your situation, unfortunately. Several factors can shape the outcome: how aggressively will non-custodial...

The way to convey your side of the story to the judge is through an Affidavit. It can be attached to any Motion. If you have filed a a motion for...

Are separate checking accounts and 401ks marital assets?

There are a lot of moving parts to your question. The direct answer to your direct question is: YES, checking account funds and 401ks are marital...

My husband and I just separated (not legally), after 6.5 yrs of marriage. He wants to drop my health ins. Can he?

MA does not recognize "legal separation"--so effectively you are still married and eligible for spousal coverage under your husband's health...

I'm out on disability my income is 40 percent what is was...can i have my child support reducedy

Attorney Callahan is right. File a Complaint for Modification (of support). The longer you wait to file, the more arrears will accrue and be...

Contempt ?

To establish (and prevail) on a complaint for contempt (1) there must be an order with definite terms and conditions (2) the other party must know...

What are my legal rights in trying to get custody or visitation?

A lot will depend on (a) whether the alleged assault happened in front of the child(ren) (b) the outcome of your assault case. This however should...

Unwed parents and 50/50 custody that I am not able to do, will i be forced to do it?

It is the best interest of the child that the Court will consider when awarding parenting time to each of you, not the mother's self-interest. The...

I like to get child support reduced. My ex is an ICU nurse that will not work full time. the kids are 15 teen and 16 teen.

If there is an order assigning you an obligation to pay child support, you do not get to pick and choose what part of support you will or will not...

What happens after my spouse accepts service but does not respond?

Respectfully, I must disagree with the counselor from Charlton. When a defendant fails to respond to a summons for Divorce, the divorce action may...

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