I have custody of my 4 yr old daughter, her mother just moved to texas and hasnt seen her in over a year.

First, you should consult the current visitation Order or Judgment (if any) to see what type of visitation is permitted. Second, if visitation is...

Can the court take ssi for child support?

I would just add that although SSI benefits may not be counted as income for the purpose of determining the amount of a child support order, or...

In 9/2008 I moved the apartment requires tenants to pay water and sewage. My first water bill arrived in 4/2010 is this legal?

In Massachusetts, a landlord may only charge a tenant for water usage pursuant to certain very specific requirements which, based upon the...

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Based on the information you've provided, it sounds as though you entered into a finder's fee agreement pursuant to which the agent agreed to help...

Prenuptial agreement case

The short answer is that while a prenuptial agreement may not be romantic, a well-crafted agreement -- which governs the assignment of property...

Can I file a complaint for modification on an exsisting child custody order by myself or do I need a lawyer to do it?

I'd be interested to know whether you have joint legal custody, or whether you alone have legal and physical custody, with visitation to your ex. ...

Does ex who will get retirement automatically get it for life?

The issue of allocation of retirement funds should have been specifically addressed in your Separation Agreement, or if none was filed, then should...

Does a legal separation in Massachusetts become contestable after a long period of time before formally filing for divorce?

You should be aware that issues involving the children - such as custody, child support, visitation, educational expenses - are always subject to...

As an alternative to a time consuming and often costly GAL investigation, the purpose of which is to determine the best interests of the...

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How long does child support take to recieves

I suggest that you check the paperwork you received from the court, including the Order or Judgment and any other documents. There may be...