Can I move out of state with child when I have sole legal/physical custody? bio father moved out of state last year.

You should file a complaint for modification seeking permission to relocate out of Massachusetts. The father will need to get notice, but if he has...

The state stopped taking child support out of my husbands pay check when his son turned 18 a year ago. We have been paying on

The answer may depend upon the exact language of the separation agreement or judgment. Typically, a child who is not dependent upon his parents,...

I am very sorry for your loss. It is not clear from your question what role, if any, the father has had in the child's life. If a non-parent seeks...

Decisions are supposed to be issued within 90 days, but the reality is it often takes longer than that. Pestering the judge for a decision can...

Establishing paternity

That test would most likely not be admissible as there are evidentiary concerns-such as chain of custody & reliability. However, if you are both...

Can I prevent husband from buying marital home if we decide to sell?

Division of marital assets, particularly the marital home when there are unemancipated children living in the home, can be fact specific. How old...

When is a divorce lawyer needed compared to mediation?

Mediation is the process by which you & your spouse agree to work with a neutral third party to try to reach an agreement on some or all of the...

It sounds like you are having a difficult time. If you do not have an attorney, you should retain one as soon as possible. Custody cases are very...

My husband and I are starting the divorce proceedings. This October, would have been our 10th anniversary.

The length of the marriage, which is from date of marriage to the date of filing of the complaint, affects how long the alimony guidelines suggest...

Is my income factored into determining how much my husband and his ex wife can pay towards college?

Your income is used to determine what your husband's needs are-meaning that your income would reduce his expenses for rent, mortgage, utilities...