Child Support Obligations in Massachusetts

The child support guidelines calculate child support by inputting both parents' gross incomes, and then allocating the child support between the...

I agree with my colleague's question and also note this: You are obviously taking out your anger at your ex on the attorney. It is not the your...

Can I get a divorce in Boston ma when I got married in new York but my kids father left us in 2008

As noted by my colleagues, you can file for divorce in Massachusetts, given that you have lived here for a least one year. However, if there are...

Your previous landlord's failure to separately meter water -- assuming this is a bill in your name and that you paid -- is/was a violation of...

If negotiated divorce agreement specifies child support till age 18, can ex-spouse have it extended when child attends college?

Yes, for all of the reasons set forth by my colleague.

I am in the process of a divorce, and custody is the only issue we cannot resolve. I have failed one drug test for cocaine.

I agree with my colleague, at least for some period of time, yes, you can be required to continue to take drug tests. Drug abuse is a pervasive...

Will a written contract stating that if I break up with my ex boyfriend I owe him $500,000 hold up in court, signed just by us.

Very sorry for your troubles. While I am unsure of any case directly on point, this sounds akin to "involuntary servitude," not to mention that...

Six months ago a former girlfriend of a friend informed him that he has a 3 year old son. He wants full physical custody.

This is a very complicated and, I am sure, stressful situation. You do not say how old your friend's the son is, but, in any event, the only two...

What do I need to do to have the bio-father's name placed on the birth certificate?

Any judgment of paternity should have included an order to add father's name to the birth certificate -- this does not happen automatically. If...

I filed a complaint for modification in custody of 1 of my children, there is a pre-trial scheduled in August and I now want to

You need to file a motion to amend your complaint to add count stating you wish to modify current custody of other two children as well, and...