Fixed child support vs. Mass Guidelines?

Deviations from the Child Support Standard Guidelines must be justified and the Court must enter a writing, with the Order, as to why it has...

The standard the Courts will use is" the best interest of the child", so if you convince the courts that its best for the child to accept the...

The key to winning in court is not to ask the Court for something it cannot give you or does not control. So, having said that, don't ask the court...

What are my rights as a biological parent that doesn’t see the child because he’s in another state?

You can file a complaint for custody/parenting in your local Probate & Family Court. As things stand right now, you do not have any legal rights...

Can money be gifted out or transferred to someone's account that is not in the will?

If your father left his entire estate to his wife (your stepmother), the entire estate ceases to belong to the decedent when he passes away and...

Who should I get to help divide my martial assets ? CPA or forensic accountant?

I have worked many complex distribution of asset cases. I have had great success with a forensic accountant. Good luck.

Hi, My wife is going to file divorce, i havent received papers yet, after papers are served, can i refused to sign ?

It is best if you accept service of the summons and complaint and prepare to answer. Any allegation raised in the complaint not denied in an...

I'm going through a divorce we both signed stipulations that he did not follow through with. Now he is withholding support.

Obviously you have been through some process since you reference a stipulation. Do you have a lawyer? If a a stipulation was incorporated into an...

I owe back child support but my daughter has passed away do I have to keep paying the back stuff?

You have to get a court order to terminate the child support. If any of the arrears are owed to the Commonwealth (because your spouse was on...

I agree with my colleague, Attorney Harvey. I would further add, the irrevocable trust is less likely to be pierced by creditors (such as...