How likely is it that I won't be granted custody of my 1 year old daughter in Massachusetts?

You have indicated that you have an attorney for this matter. You should pose these questions to him/her. Your attorney knows all the facts about...

Can my boyfriend go on a vacation for a month with an outstanding balance of child support?

Attorney Makin provided a very good answer. I would only add that if he is claiming he has limited funds, and you know he is financially...

Can my 15 year old daughter opt out of OVERNIGHT stays with her father?

Children do not have an affirmative say in a parenting plan until they reach the age of majority at 18. However, the wishes of a child can become...

Financial recourse in short-term marriage, where husband hid homosexuality & discouraged financial independence? No prenup/kids.

The other attorneys have provided you with very good answers. Filing a fault-based divorce will likely not have much, if any, impact. The added...

Interest and penalties with D.O.R Massachusetts, Middle sex and Suffolk county

The issue of interest and penalties is an administrative issue with DOR. Every parent is assigned a DOR case worker. You should call your local...

Cheap ex hiding her income to eliminate child support, but I need that $ to support the kids, since she won't. Can I fight this?

You have many issues going on at once, including issues related to child support, and your ex's care of the children during her parenting time with...

If the income was from a single real estate transaction, then the court is only likely to count this income once, which would be at the time of the...

My husband has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is aggressive. We have a 3 yo son. What are my options?

I'm sorry you are going through this difficult time. You raise many different issues at once, including custody, property division, division of...

Can my kids father get custody of my two kids if he does not have a job and my kids don't have there own room?

I'm sorry you are going through this situation. Custody cases are always very fact-specific. Since no two custody cases are exactly alike, it...

As Attorney Whittingham indicated, is is not uncommon for the parent who is awarded custody in Temporary Orders to be awarded custody at the...