Do I need a lawyer to file a complaint of contempt ?

You do not need an attorney to file a Complaint for Contempt in the Family Court. That said, it is strongly recommended that you retain an...

Does secondary income get included into child support calculation

As a former DOR/Child Support Enforcement Attorney, I can tell you that your income from these secondary positions could certainly be factored into...

My child's father boss has started paying him under the table to avoid child support payments . What can I do about the employer

You need to inform the DOR on this. The DOR can go after employers who violate child support obligations. I suggest reaching out to your case...

If the child's father started working many overtime shifts is the child entitled to more child support?

If the Father was not working overtime when the original child support order entered, then there is a presumption under Massachusetts law that the...

What is a "Judgment without any rationale"? I need to prepare one for a Complaint for Modification for child support in MA.

The only thing you need to file is a "Complaint for Modification" You do not need any other supporting documents when filing your Complaint. ...

I believe that the judge on my case is corrupt, prejudice and a fraud. how can i get her recused?

I do not understand the facts that you present in your question. However, generally speaking, it is very difficult to have a judge recused in a...

On a contempt charge who serves the party court or the person that has filed the contempt charge?

First, the complaint must be served by a disinterested party, usually a sheriff or constable, that is over the age of 18. The sole responsibility...

First, as a former DOR/Child Support Enforcement Attorney, I can tell you that in Massachusetts you are obligated to pay child support until a...

I have a 13 year old child. Me and the mother lived together for the first 5 years of his life.

First, as a former DOR/Child Support Enforcement Attorney, I can tell you that while a mother certainly has a right to ask for retroactive child...

Can my child support arrears be modified or lessened? My son is 20 and I still owe 10,000. The state is still collecting the sam

As a former DOR/Child Support Enforcement Attorney, I can tell you that the mother has the authority to close her case at the DOR. However, there...