Child support/parenting time

First, the MA child support guidelines are applied whether parents are married or not. Also, if you review the guidelines, you will see that the...

Child support

There is a presumption that the MA Child Support Guideline figure will be used unless there is a rationale for deviating from the amount. A judge...

My wife cheated on me and refuses to file I-130 or get a divorce. What are my options? NEED help desperately.

One option you may have is to file for divorce in MA if your wife has been a resident in MA for at least one year. The time requirements to file...

Hi my husband filed a divorce and he said that it was for mutual agreement, but thats not true i not even know that he did until

There are two types of divorce that can be filed in Massachusetts: fault and no-fault. If you both agree to the terms of divorce, then it is an...

This is a very complex area of law that requires not only the assistance of an actuary, who will also be your expert witness, but an attorney who...

What’s the story with alimony?

In general, alimony is based on need of the recipient and the ability of the payer to pay. Transitional alimony is one of four different forms of...

When alimony is awarded is it off the salary before or after the bills are paid ?

Alimony is an analysis that includes the need of the recipient and the ability of the other spouse to pay alimony. Once that threshold question is...

Confused with MA Divorce Forms

In addition to the court forms, which include the joint petition for divorce, R-408 statistical form, financial statements for each party, child...

When does the temporary spousal support and temporary order expire?

Temporary orders continue until another order replaces that order. If you signed a separation agreement and it has been incorporated into a court...

What can I do?

You could contact the police and request that they contact her with a request that she cease from this action. She may have some mental health...