Can I file a suit against my child's mother?

You have an extremely tough road to travel for this endeavor to be a successful one. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 119A, Massachusetts...

Can my ex get child support re-instated after DOR terminated it? On 1/2/13 a modification was filed and the court granted it.

I am a former DOR Child Support Enforcement Attorney. The short answer to your questions is: yes, she is entitled to file a Complaint for...

Question for Complaint of modification (I am the defendant)

If your son is 19 years-old and working full-time as an electrician, the court will terminate the child support order retroactive to the date you...

The answer simply is: it depends. If you are desperately awaiting a decision reach out to the Judge's clerk approximately 7 to 10 days after the...

What should my next step be when I am not getting justice or fairness from my divorce judge?

Your question leaves much to desire. I am assuming this was a Contempt proceeding, and the father currently owes $36,000.00 in child support? Is...

Contempt questions

Your attorney should certainly ask for both. I have seen judges go multiple ways on this issue, but any attorney worth his/her salt will...

I am moving out of state. Who do i ask for skype or bi-monthly visits with my daughter?

You should certainly file a Complaint for Modification with the court ASAP, as your current parenting schedule will need to be changed drastically....

Why are live-in children not accounted for?

New Hampshire and not Massachusetts law applies here, if the case and child support order is out of the New Hampshire court. However, as my...

My husband is supposed to pay child support per divorce agreement. i have not received anything for two weeks--

First, if you are not already, I would become a customer of the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division. The DOR garnishes wages,...

How can one decipher if a divorce attorney has specific expertise in appeals court? Is it called appellate lawyer?

I agree with my colleagues. Simply ask the attorney, and ask for specific cases, e.g., names of cases, results, etc. Further, if the case was...