What happens if i dont show for a assault & battery charge after a warent is put out. i live in a different state

The other thing you should note is that once you have been charged, the statute of limitations is satisfied and there's no time bar on prosecuting...

What are the laws in MA regarding child custody between an unmarried couple who have not established paternity legally?

You have three great answers already. There are two things I think deserve to be pointed out, though. The first is that the father has the right...

Via court ordered stipulation on Complaint for custody, I'v been paying my wife child support for 3 years. Daughter is now 17.

Unless and until a new order is entered, you are bound by the old. It is the responsibility of the parties to bring these sorts of changes to the...

You should consult directly with an individual attorney. Sometimes, the issue is less "who is right" and more "what can I get away with". If you...

If dad wants to apply for a passport for child and mom refuses to sign can a judge overrule her?

You can certainly ask the Court to compel her signature or to enter an order allowing you to get the passport without her consent. You should note...

Funding college education

Under Federal and Massachusetts law, parents are deemed responsible for assisting with college costs. When a kid submits their information via...

How is it illegal immigrants have more rights and say over an us American citizen that was born here? My husband has brainwashed

The Massachusetts Family Law courts don't inspect a parent's legal status in the US and it is not relevant to an adjudication about what is in the...

My ex-husband and I have a child support from the court in 2003. He was ordered to pay 230/wk. He paid til kid 1 turned 18.

You're actually looking at two separate issues here. The first one is how to recover money you are owed. The second is how to modify your order...

I am looking for a criminal lawyer in the LA area that specializes in working with Veterans.

As a side note, the reason you are not receiving specific names or offers of help is because attorneys on Avvo are not allowed to solicit you (and...

How can I pursue child support when my husband went back to China and stops paying child support?

I assume you already have an existing support order. If this is supposed to be paid through DOR, they may be able to help you with enforcement. ...