Ineffective counsel at 209a hearing?

First, the case you cite (which you have misspelled, by the way -- it is "Szymkowski"), does not stand for the proposition that the Court must make...

I know Massachusetts doesn't recognize the common law marriage. But if they have a child together, does that change anything

The child may have a claim for loss of consortium, and the non-injured parent could be appointed as the "next friend and parent" of the child in...

In a common law marriage separation, if one party is receiving a settlement, is the other entitled to the same compensation as a

Massachusetts does not recognize common law marriage, so no is the answer. Best wishes.

Can i take my children and let them live with me in my rental apartment?

You should not take action unilaterally if an action for divorce is pending, but, instead you should file a motion for temporary orders in the...

My brother, trustee of my mom's estate, says he doesn't have to give any shares of the trust because he lives in another state.

The trust document itself will state what law governs, and it is likely that since it was drafted in Massachusetts that the law of Massachusetts...

How can I legally break this agreement?

It really is unclear what you are asking, although my guess, in part, is that the contract should have said that returning the car is not...

You would need to run child support in accordance with the current child support guidelines, in order to see what the results would be with each of...

What do I do when it comes time to pick up my child at the moms house and she refuses to abide by the divorce agreement?

Yes, you should have a copy of the order and/or agreement with you, and if mother refuses to allow you to take the child, contact the local police...

My ex wife keeps my children on my visitation days, can I withold child support until she complies?

As noted by my colleagues, the correct way to handle this is to file a complaint for contempt -- or multiple ones, to address the repeated...

How do i make a proposed Judgement letter

A proposed judgment usually sets forth the result desired by the party submitting it, based on the evidence that was offered at trial. While a lay...