I need help with how to modify a divorce agreement on my own.

You should file a complaint for modification and be sure to request the dependency exemptions in addition to a request for the child support amount...

Is it legal to negotiate divorce terms in advance of actual divorce that wouldn't occur for 12-yrs? Best way to choose an atty?

The facts of your question suggest that the agreement would not be enforceable, as you are already married and your proposed agreement would...

The question that must be answered is whether your daughter is emancipated. If the court judgment does not state the definition for emancipation,...

Would I need to increase my child support payment for my 2 teenagers even if my income did not change? Now I pay 45% of gross

Your contributions to the support of your family are commendable.and your children clearly benefit from your extra support. Massachusetts law...

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My ex husband has retired at full retirement age of 67. just stopped sending alimony. Can he do that?

The appropriate course of action for either you or your husband depends on the language of your divorce agreement. Therefore, in order to answer...

I was married in 1977 and divorced 23 years later. Can I receive part of his social security, 401K, etc.

First, your divorce agreement defines which assets you were entitled to receive at the time of divorce. If your ex-spouse's 401K existed at the...

I'm going thru a divorce and I am wondering if I should send my husband a lawyer letter about something...going back & forth

You mentioned that you already got a custody order and given your facts, it probably means you got physical custody and share legal custody with...

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Child support

If your husband is not willing to pay support, then you must file a complaint for support/divorce. If he is working, by law, the restaurant owner...

I am separated, and we will be divorcing. I am struggling financially. Should I increase my work hours from 30 to 40?

I agree with my colleague, but would also add that both parties have an obligation to provide support to the children. It would seem that you were...

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Do child support payments have to go thru DOR

Attorney Molloy's answer is correct. I would only add that in either situation- direct payments to your ex-spouse or DOR involvement-- it is very...

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