Thanks for your inquiry. The answer depends on which judge and the scheduling department. The best way to find out is to ask the...

Thanks for your inquiry. The docket number is the number assigned to your divorce case when filed and carries with the case through...

What is the maximum percentage of one's income that a MA court can direct them to pay for child support?

Thanks for your inquiry. My first action would be to use the new child support guidelines, which were effective August 1, 2013 and calculate...

Family Court Child support and visitation. I feel like my lawyer is NOT helping me, what are my options?

Thanks for your inquiry. I can't tell from your question whether the child support has continued at the same amount after he brought the...

Going thru a divorce with custody. Husband's behavior is becoming more irrational and I know a therapist is treating him...

Thank you for your inquiry. There are professionals called Parenting Coordinators who help parents to co-parent. This can be done by...

My wife of 22 years is having an affair. Could this have any bearing when negotiating with a mediator?

Thanks for your inquiry. It has some impact on the resolution of your divorce. Typically an affair is relevant in addressing her conduct,...

Would I need to increase my child support payment for my 2 teenagers even if my income did not change? Now I pay 45% of gross

Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the limited facts you provided I can't see why your child support would increase. In fact, I am surprised at...

I was married in 1977 and divorced 23 years later. Can I receive part of his social security, 401K, etc.

Thanks for your inquiry. I believe that since you were married more than 10 years you are entitled to half of your first husband's social...

How do I ask my verbally abusive husband to leave our marital home?

Thanks for your inquiry. There need not be actual physical harm to secure a restraining order, only the threat of imminent bodily harm. In...

Can I ask the courts to enter a new order for support while my child is in college? My original order expired on his 18th birth

Thanks for your inquiry. I would probably file for the modification in Massachusetts. While child support here does continue through...