Will a judge grant me child support for my 18 year old son who lives with me even if he isn't currently going to college?

The short answer it depends. A child in Massachusetts is entitled to child support up and and until the age of 21 so long as the child is living...

Can I do a change of venue on any further cases regarding child support/custody?

Extremely difficult, and I have only seen it occur for the sake of one hearing, not the entirety of the case. Mother will be required to appear at...

Ex won't come to settlement, only few issues remanin, he keeps adding things... trying to cripple me financially ? What can I do

If there are issues vital to the divorce you have two options: (1) reach agreement or (2) go to trial on the issues that remain. I wish you luck!

How do I protect myself financially from my fiance's ex girlfriend & child support duties once we are married? Massachusetts

I am a former DOR Child Support Enforcement Attorney for the Commonwealth. First, as long as your assets are in your name, and in your name alone,...

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Is there such a thing as a bre-birth custody contract between a biological mother and father who are not married?

I agree with the advice given by my colleague. Contract would not be enforceable. Further, if I were the alleged father, I would want genetic...

Can i do any thing about my x huband moving?

You could never stop your husband from moving; however, you should file a Complaint for Modification to change the terms of the Divorce Agreement,...

I appeared in court against my ex on a contempt hearing in family court. She didn't show. I was told they were issuing a capias.

Is there any form of public assistance involved? More detailed information would be needed to provide you with insight. However, generally...

Child support, divorce, bancrupcy

There is no correct or incorrect way of doing things at this point. There is no court order requiring either of you to do - or not do - anything....

Am I required to show an id to use my credit card in Massachusetts.

Regardless of your feelings, it is totally reasonable for a store to ask for identification when using a credit card. It may or may not happen...

Husband & wife divorce,credit card in both names wife sends cert letter to bank req name be removed, is she safe?

The wife is not safe at all. In fact, even if the bank complies and removes her name from said credit cards, it will have no effect on the outcome...