Is there a time limit as to how long after an incident can a party file a contempt charge in probate and family court in Ma?

There is no "statute of limitation" for a contempt of order, provided the order is still in effect and has not be modified or overturned. But,...

The short answer is:YES. Child support is payable until age 23, under MA law, conditioned on the child attending college full time. If there is a...

If docket number already assigned to a filing by former wife's attorney in Norfolk County does that mean court has been decided.

I agree with Attorney Samuels, and only add that if the conduct alleged to be violative arises from an existing order (and it must be to prevail in...

Can my child support arrears be modified or lessened? My son is 20 and I still owe 10,000. The state is still collecting the sam

There are two legal issues in your question: a) termination of child support b) waiver of arrears If you son is 20 years old and not enrolled...

If giving up custody of my two children to my husband can I go back in several years and try to get custody?

Let me correct you about certain assumptions your question seems to be making: - in today's environment, "fault" is not necessary to prove against...

Can my ex-wife take me off her health ins. because she is re-marrying?

A party cannot unilaterally change a provision of a judgement or order; they must get the order changed by the Court. Having said that, you should...

I have not been with my wife since 2002 but we have never officially got a divorce. What is the easiest way to get a divorce.

The situation you describe (while not exhaustive) encompasses almost every aspect of Domestic Relations Law: dissolution of a marriage,...

How can I safely get my daughters belongings back from her father across state lines (Ma/Ct)

Firstly, you should consider if the possessions are worth all the effort and possible exposure to danger they may cause in recovering them. Then,...

I want to see about raising my child support

If you are receiving public assistance, the Commonwealth is probably taking the child support payments to reimburse themselves for the cost of your...

Going for child support modification,.................my overtime is no longer guaranteed at work,what proof do i need

Under MA law, you must exchange Mandatory disclosure: a financial statement of weekly income, expenses, liabilities and assets; last three years of...