Since more than 10 years had passed since your last OUI disposition, you would have been entitled to a "First-Offense" disposition. But alas,...

If my son drops out of college, he's 20, is he emancipated?

In Massachusetts if the child is "principally" dependent on the custodial parent, and is not yet 21 years of age, the child -- regardless of being...

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Will I be responsible for my boyfriends back child support if we marry?

Your income will not be affected; however, this comes with a substantial warning. Do not co-mingle your assets in any fashion. For example, if...

Do i need a lawyer

I would strongly recommend you retain counsel. Just because your child is 19 and not attending school, does not mean, necessarily, that child...

Will I win in a child custody case?

I would be hesitant to give you a yes or no response to this question. Of course, only the Court could make a decision as to where the child...

Does petitioner of contempt hearing need to appear in court?

Honestly, I would highly advise that you speak to your lawyer about this issue. However, if your lawyer asks the court to waive your appearance --...

I owe back child support to my ex husband

I am a former DOR Child Support Enforcement Attorney. It is my understanding that you owe child support, that you are currently receiving SSI...

Mass DOR intercepted my state refund for my husbands child support. I submitted request for review after 30 day limit..

I am a former Child Support Enforcement Attorney in the Commonwealth. You need to contact the DOR Case Worker on the Child Support Enforcement...

Can someone define the "reasonable expenses" that are covered by child support beyond shelter and food? Thank you.

I think it might assist you if you read, in its entirety, the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. This might assist you in understanding - to...

How can you request a DNA test when paternity has already been adjudicated in the state of MA?

First, this situation is a difficult - but not impossible one. However, it is very complicated, and requires an experienced family law attorney to...