When you file a Complaint for Modification, a judge will review a parenting plan based on what is in the best interests of the child. While there...

Penn State Admissions form is asking if I have been convicted of a crime or plead guilty. Do I have to say yes?

Do. Not. Lie. If you lie, it's another strike against you. Something that happened a decade ago, and which you have grown and learned from, might...

My husband wants to divorce me he is a us resident and I am a french national. How can I make this divorce last and get alimony?

I'm sorry to hear about your situation, it's incredibly frustrating, but here's the thing: there's no way for you to make divorce painful for your...

I'm only jumping in to say that as a woman, I understand why you're looking to the courts. I STILL cringe when I think about an especially bad...

Shopping for the best lawyer: What to look for?

You've received great answers already and should take them to heart. I actually wrote a legal guide on finding a great divorce attorney, though...

I am 17, I have a job, I have my license and I am graduated can I move out?

What's going on between you and your mother? Before you jump to moving out, you might want to consider reaching out to a semi-neutral trusted...

What factors does the court consider when deciding whether to send a child to private school?

I'm assuming with a combined yearly income of $60K, your ex has lined up some sort of financial aid to help pay at least her portion of the cost. ...

My first court date for child support is this Thursday. What am I to expect?

Attorney Matta has provided you with a comprehensive overview of the process of seeking child support by yourself. There is only one more issue I...

I want to sue our marriage counselor.

I'm not sure whether your marriage counselor engaged in the unauthorized practice of law or if there was another reason she advised you to leave...

I make under $100K and my ex gets SSD. I have custody of 12 yr old. Do I have to pay alimony? How Much?

Under the current Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines and Alimony reform, income that has already been used to calculate child support cannot...