Is temporary alimony credited to actual alimony after divorce is finalized?

Absent an unfair delay, temporary alimony is not a credit towards general term alimony. Those two things are separate and distinct from each other.

Do I need to go through my lawyer to submit a motion of withdrawal of my 401K to the family probate court to pay my legal cost?

If you have an attorney already, you should be asking him/her for advice on this matter and perhaps also seek the advice of a financial advisor. ...

How do they calculate time of marriage for child support and alimony payments

It's usually calculated from the date of the marriage on the marriage certificate to the date of the filing of the divorce. However, there are...

I would like to know my options for Separation or divorce in massachusetts

Much of it will depend on the details of your marriage. A longer consultation is necessary.

I have been married 20 + years, two kids. should i consult a lawyer before telling my wife i want a divorce?

I would also suggest looking into litigation alternatives such as divorce mediation. In divorce mediation, the parties sit with a Mediator to...

Just go to the court where you got your divorce and go to the filing clerk's office. What you probably want is a certified Certificate of Divorce...

What are the steps taken to remove the last name from a child?

It sounds like this is actually more than a name change issue. Your son signed the birth certificate and is now presumed to be the father. That...

My ex-wife filed a motion to modify the custody arrangement. Can I make counter-request at the hearing?

As a matter of procedure, when your ex-wife filed the original Complaint, you should've filed an Answer and then also a Counterclaim. That way, if...

If your son feels that the child is not safe in that environment AND he has the ability to care for the child, he can petition the court for...

In MA, 2 daughters will be over 23 for emancipation. How can I keep this simple if there is mutual agreement, e.g. no lawyers.

If both parties agree, the probate and family court now has a new procedure for Joint Modifications that doesn't require a hearing in front of a...

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