How to determine pre-existing child support?

Your use of the term "pre-exisitng" is inapplicable. At all times orders that are in place at the time of a modification were included in the...

I am trying to find out the cost of 2 wills , healthcare proxy and durable power of attorney ?

My office prepares all 3 end of life documents for a fixed fee. Other attorneys may choose different pricing practices. You will have to contact...

Is there a legal waiting period to be physically separated from your spouse in massachusetts before you can file for divorce?

There is no waiting period. She can file under MGL c. 208 1B (irretrievable breakdown of a marriage)

If I voluntarily terminate my parental rights, do I have any financial obligations to the child?

In the case of an adoption you can relinquish your parental rights and terminate your financial obligations.

Spouse successfully srved div papers by sherrif but now contesting, refuses to sign in front of notary. Will it still move fwd?

The sheriff will provide proof of service to be filed with the court. The other party does not have to do anything further.

Do I need to get the judge's permission to have a child testify?

It is a very bad idea to propose a child testify in court. In very special circumstances a judge will interview a child "in camera" meaning...

Grandparents have very little "standing" to demand visitation. While its conceivable for her to obtain a court -ordered visit schedule, without...

With a court order for child support already in hand, is it possible to get ex's wages garnished in MA w/o re-hiring lawyer?

The Massachusetts Dept of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Unit. 617-660-1234 800-332-2733 CSEU will collect on your behalf at no cost to...

The short answer is NO. If the child is born in wedlock, the paternity and costs are to the parents. If the child is out of wedlock, the child...

What happens when a non custodial parent decides to be a stay at home parent with his new spouse & child?

Where a parent deliberately quits a job or chooses to be under-employed to avoid child support, the Court may "impute" an income for purposes of...