How wide is the scope of a modification hearing?

If you are talking about a motion hearing, the answer is 'it depends'. In theory, the scope of the motion hearing should be limited to the issues...

Visitation?

Consistency and frequency are very important with a two-year-old. The court will be distressed if you prohibit all contact whatsoever, but see if...

If you have never had DOR/CSE involvement, then you may be running into an issue of identity fraud (or honest, but negligent, identity error on the...

You have a few options. Depending on the language of your divorce judgment, you may have a valid contempt complaint, and you are more likely...

Briefly, I agree with other counsel. What you describe is not a basis for annulment. I am more concerned that the behavior which you describe is...

Can I received past due child support owed to me ?

My understanding is that DOR/CSE no longer assists with the collection of child support arrears after the child is emancipated, which may or may be...

How long does it take to remarry after divorce?

In a divorce under the uncontested divorce statute (c.208 s.1A) , you have to wait 120 days; in any other divorce, you have to wait 90 days.

I disagree with the other counsel. Being a spouse does not eliminate your ability to contract with your spouse and to enforce that contract in a...

In a dcf case in Massachusetts what reports and documents can I ask my attorneyfor??

Your question is a little unclear; to reflect back, I think you are asking what documents you can yourself lawfully have possession of and can...

Child Support clarification?

In brief: - Child support can be changed, in an action for modification, based on any material change of circumstances. There's no question that...