The definitions of income for child support purposes are found in the Mass. Child Support Guidelines, which I have linked below. Also helpful to...

I was sent home from work without pay for being on medication. Is this legal?

It depends. I was tempted to end my answer there. It depends on the type of medication, the demands of your job (e.g. whether you operate...

Guardianship of nephews

I do not practice in Georgia but generally a court petition must be filed to obtain guardianship of a minor. If both parents agree it can be...

Is it possible for me to emancipate from my father and mother and live with my cousin at age sixteen?

I don't practice in Georgia but on general principles of family law I'd say that emancipation is not what you are looking for. If you want to live...

Child custudy

I do not practice in Nevada but I'd say if you are having trouble with your mother letting you visit and letting your child go off with people with...

Can I be emancipated if i am over 18?

Though I do not practice in NJ, I think I can say based on general legal principles that you are probably already legally emancipated at 18. ...

If my 18yo son moves to the UK with his remarried mother do I still have to pay support?

The previous responder is correct and to be a little more specific I would add that the Massachusetts court that has jurisdiction over your child...

Guardian ad litem

Mr. Zichi is correct. You can't just hire a guardian ad litem (GAL) to look after your grandchildren. If you are concerned about the care they...

What is the difference between a g. l. 258E and a 209 A? are they the same thing?

A 258E is a Harassment Prevention Order that anyone can bring for actions that fall under its definitions of abuse or harassment while a 209A is an...

Can I file for emancipation from my mother and then give parental rights to my grandparents?

I don't practice in Maryland but based on general principles of child custody law, I'd say what you want to do would be easier if you leave out the...