Newton, MA
Family Lawyer at Newton, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more
I agree with my colleagues that a Complaint for Modification should be considered and would add that I believe that a Court would seriously...
Yes, they should mail the summons back with a "proof of service" signed by the sheriff. You might want to ask when you can expect it. AND - Don't...
Yes, unless there is an Agreement that is incorporated in a judgment that provides for it to last longer.
I am afraid that the difference is that the Court will not consider him to have been served if all that you do is mail it - unless that is...
I would not think so unless there is a Court order that provides for that. It is sometimes seen in divorce agreements that are incorporated in a...
He would have to show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the order 7 months ago. It could be that if he can do that,...
The Massachusetts Sheriff does not serve him - There will be a sheriff in Virginia who you will have to contact to do the service and they will...
The statute pertaining to "legal" name changes is Chapter 210 (and, particularly, Sections 12, 13, and 14). It says that "a petition for the change...
Even if his wife's name is not on the mortgage, a Probate and Family Court can divide marital debts. The portions of debts assigned to each party,...
No, you cannot be held in contempt if you don't respond. However, you may want to respond with a formal "Answer" stating what you admit is true on...