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Divorce with spouse outside of the country... Hi There,
I have done a great deal of research and can't seem to tie up a few loose ends with this process.
My husband is living outside of the ... |
1 | 2 years 14 weeks ago by Anonymous |
14 hours 2 min ago by admin |
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MA divorce when husband deported and living in foreign country Hi, I want to file for divorce from my husband. We have been living apart since April 2010 when he was deported to the UK after being arrested here fo... |
1 | 4 days 10 hours ago by grandmaida |
14 hours 34 min ago by Local Lawyer |
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Pay support directly to child that has moved out of Massachusetts I am the non-custodial parent of an 18 year old who just completed her first year of college out of state. She has chosen to stay out of state, find a... |
1 | 4 days 6 hours ago by royaltkreed |
14 hours 55 min ago by Local Lawyer |
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GRANDPARENT'S RIGHTS IN MA? My brother passed away from cancer 3 years ago and since then his wife has only made is possible for my parents to see his children approximately 6 ti... |
1 | 1 week 3 days ago by misstaymak |
1 week 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Effective date of separation agreement same as divorce in MA? My ex-wife and I appeared before a judge with an agreed upon separation agreement in January, 2013. We signed and it was notarized by both attorneys. ... |
2 | 2 weeks 5 hours ago by SmorX8 |
1 week 3 days ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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How to terminate child support in MA child is 18 and DOR is involved?. My son now lives with me and his mother is still getting my c/s payments from my paycheck every week. He turned 18 two days ago and will graduate high... |
2 | 3 weeks 13 hours ago by Erik Buiwit |
2 weeks 15 hours ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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Challenging or amending custody when child lives outside of MA Hi, I am worried about the stability and welfare of my 9yr old son who lives with his mother in Utah. I filed for divorce in Massachusetts in '07 and ... |
3 | 4 weeks 7 hours ago by P Mull |
2 weeks 5 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Child support termination with DOR (Department of Revenue in MA) My son turns 18 in March 2013 and finishes high school on May 20, 2013 with no plans for college. He is a physically capable person with no disabiliti... |
1 | 19 weeks 6 days ago by jbates |
2 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Financial statement needed for uncontested divorce in Massachusetts? My wife and I are divorcing amicably, with no contest and no attorney involvement. We mutually arrived at a fair division of assets (house will be sol... |
4 | 7 weeks 17 hours ago by Sure15 |
2 weeks 6 days ago by Sure15 |
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Health Insurance with MA divorce after 1yr of marriage I am insured through my spouse. We will be filing for divorce soon in Massachusetts. We have only been married a year. He says he is not going to keep... |
2 | 3 weeks 2 days ago by newenglandgirl |
3 weeks 10 hours ago by newenglandgirl |
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What does child support pay for under Massachusetts law? I've been divorced for five years now and have very little contact with my former wife or our child. I'm sorry about that but I have a new life now. ... |
4 | 1 year 16 weeks ago by Upsetdad |
3 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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how do i fight a 209a after the ten day hearing that i could not attend i was served a ten day restraining order. from a exgirlfreind that has numerious alchol related problems. she has a dwi,she has been sectioned and bee... |
1 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by Howard Smith |
4 weeks 4 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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Getting Full Custody after Massachusetts divorce My husband and I are married. I have been considering divorce for some time now and have met briefly with a lawyer. But I haven't hired anyone yet, si... |
1 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by needmorecoffee |
4 weeks 5 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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Pay support in MA with 50/50 shared custody? I may have a unique situation, so I am posting for some feedback. My wife and I have been seperated ( living apart ) for 4 years now. She lives in her... |
1 | 4 weeks 4 days ago by DaveGeno |
4 weeks 3 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Suing DCF/DSS My husband and I were accused by DCF of child abuse and neglect (in that order)of my sister's six year old autistic daughter. She said something in s... |
4 | 1 year 50 weeks ago by LivingTheNightmare |
5 weeks 5 hours ago by jahismygod |
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MA CHAPTER 201F CAREGIVER AUTHORIZATION AFFIDAVITS I have 2 questions regarding this authorization. 1. The Caregiver authorization affidavit requires the caregiver relationship. Does the caregiver for ... |
1 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by phamel |
5 weeks 11 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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Divorcing in MA if one party is in different country (Canada) We were married in MA 10 years ago. We are now separated, he moved back to MA and I continue to live in Canada. He has told me he will be applying for... |
8 | 11 weeks 3 days ago by oldandtired |
5 weeks 2 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Child Support for a non biological child in Massachusetts I was in a relationship with a woman I felt I loved for eternity and etc. During our time together I was incarcerated. I learned she was pregnant and ... |
1 | 5 weeks 3 days ago by Confused007 |
5 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Unwed mother moving with child out of MA I am not married to my ex fiance and he is on the birth certificate of my son. There is no court order for custody. He moved out of our home 3 months ... |
1 | 5 weeks 5 days ago by newmom80 |
5 weeks 4 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Fighting a False 209a and text messages Hello!
I am building my case to represent myself in a return hearing.
I am in a situation where quotes were taken from text messages and/or emails... |
0 | 5 weeks 4 days ago by MrSleigh |
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Importance of extant custodial schedule in establishing primary physical custody My wife moved out 17 months ago. We have a daughter who is now five. Since she moved out, we have each cared for our daughter 50% of the time. "Sarah"... |
3 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by Marvin67 |
6 weeks 1 day ago by Marvin67 |
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Do I have to take class for MA parent education program? I'm pretty sure I've got go to a parent education program as part of my divorce (if I decide to file for divorce), but my kids are a little older (16 ... |
2 | 3 years 48 weeks ago by Cheri81 |
6 weeks 3 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Changes to an uncontested divorce agreement in Massachusetts My ex and I signed all the papers for an uncontested divorce and the case is filed and we are waiting for our court date. We have an 8 yea told son to... |
2 | 7 weeks 3 hours ago by Anonymous |
6 weeks 3 days ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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Retirement account split after MA divorce My ex husband and I are starting the process of splitting 401k/pensions per our divorce agreement.
He is an employee of the State of Mass with a pe... |
1 | 7 weeks 4 days ago by jms19752 |
7 weeks 4 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Finances after divorce in Massachusetts Bristol County My husband and I are still friends, we will be filing for divorce within the next year. I will be a single mom with one dependent. I own our home myse... |
1 | 9 weeks 3 days ago by sadmomof1 |
8 weeks 5 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Dismiss Massachusetts Divorce Case My wife and I filed a Joint Petition for Divorce in Massachusetts and went to court on Feb 5th of this year for our divorce hearing, which was granted... |
2 | 9 weeks 2 days ago by Dojistar |
9 weeks 1 day ago by Dojistar |
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Contempt Issues with Massachusetts divorce Let me start with a little background information. My son will be 18 in a few weeks and is due to graduate high school this June. I have a court date ... |
1 | 10 weeks 2 days ago by jbates1969 |
9 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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modification for child support or alimony after MA divorce Hello, I am in the process of taking my ex-husband back for a modification of child support/alimony. His income has drastically increased but is able ... |
1 | 10 weeks 1 day ago by jannene3 |
10 weeks 1 day ago by wyckoffn |
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Can divorce court deviate from MA child support guidelines? In June of 2011 one of my two children came to live with me, My wife had on child (both in school) I had one child, attorneys determined CS amount and... |
1 | 10 weeks 2 days ago by Essex_Dad |
10 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Deferred Income in marital assets for divorce in Massachusetts My husband is self employed and is owed a large sum of money from his business partner for work performed during the course of our marriage. Is this a... |
1 | 10 weeks 4 days ago by Lucinda |
10 weeks 3 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Lost health insurance after MA divorce--ask for alimony or more child support? Hello. I got divorced a few months ago. I thought the agreement said he had to keep me on his health insurance so I never thought once about that. Got... |
3 | 11 weeks 3 days ago by newbie Maddie |
10 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Incomplete Massachusetts Rule 401 Financial Statement Form Quick Question about 410 Form... When my soon to be ex filled out her 410 form in our first court date for Temp Orders, she did not fill in any assets... |
1 | 11 weeks 4 days ago by The Guy Next Door |
11 weeks 3 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Divorce in MA when spouse leaves state Hi my name is Rich.. I have a friend who has been seperated from her husband for maybe a year now... she has been living with me and my wife and child... |
2 | 12 weeks 1 day ago by Reitsme |
12 weeks 5 hours ago by Reitsme |
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Asset Division in Massachusetts divorce I filed for divorce from the wife in 2012. We were married for 19 years. I have a question about martial assets. Before I moved out, we closed out our... |
2 | 12 weeks 3 days ago by The Guy Next Door |
12 weeks 2 days ago by The Guy Next Door |
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Child support modification from divorce outside Massachusetts? My ex spouse and child live in MA, I moved to be closer to my child. We were divorced in NY state and I have been current on my child support. My ex s... |
1 | 12 weeks 3 days ago by jjmann_59 |
12 weeks 2 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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child support termination I have some questions on if, when and how to end child support and what is considered emancipation.
Background, I have custody of my two youngest ... |
3 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by rlefig |
13 weeks 4 days ago by Ljemson |
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Child Support when moving from Massachusetts My husband and I currently live in MA. He has a child support order that was granted to the custodial parent in the state of MA in 2006. We will be mo... |
1 | 14 weeks 8 hours ago by PGREENEBERG |
13 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Force sale of home during divorce in MA? I am about to start divorce procedures in Essex County MA. We bought a condo in 2009 and I am the only one on the Deed and the Mortgage. Can my soon t... |
1 | 14 weeks 10 hours ago by bostonlast35 |
13 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Enforcing child support order after divorce outside of MA My divorce was final 2 yrs ago in FL & my Ex was paying child support through court ordered withdrawals from his paycheck. He quit his job 6 month... |
1 | 15 weeks 6 hours ago by Ramsay65 |
14 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Relinquishing parental rights in a MA divorce where there is an adoption I remarried 8 years ago - divorced last month. I have 3 biological children of my own from my first marriage and their father is in arrears on their s... |
1 | 14 weeks 6 days ago by supportwithadoptions |
14 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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How do I Reverse the Massachusetts Divorce Process My Ex and I went to court hearing 2 weeks ago and had our separation agreement approved by the Massachusetts divorce court. The judge explained the Ni... |
1 | 15 weeks 1 day ago by Dojistar |
15 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Statute of Limitations on Personal Debt in Divorce I am in the process of getting a divorce. In 1988, my wife's parents loaned us $100,000 as a down payment on a house. We signed an agreement with th... |
1 | 15 weeks 3 days ago by bng321 |
15 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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divorce issues in Massachusetts I am currently undergoing the divorce process. Just starting, no papers filed. My wife has some woman's group helping her out (a group with historical... |
3 | 15 weeks 5 days ago by bernie |
15 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Child support on older children in Massachusetts Good Morning. I would like to have some information because at this time i'm very confuse, sorry if my English its not the best. After 8 years of marr... |
0 | 15 weeks 3 days ago by cruzny |
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property equitable distribution in MA divorce I live in Massachusetts, i bought my house in 1999 with a 10,000.00 down payment. My girlfriend and her kids moved in with me and my kids in 2000. We ... |
6 | 17 weeks 2 days ago by p1ppd03 |
15 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Divorce in MA when money tight and spouse won't get a job I currently still live with my wife and our 5 year old child. She used to work full time, then took 2 years off to go to school full time. Since her g... |
1 | 16 weeks 1 day ago by Tanis670A |
16 weeks 13 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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How to activate power of attorney due to Post Partum Psychosis My wife is being treated by a psychitrist but will not divulge the diagnosis or the treatment plan, i suspect it may be Post Partum Psychosis. I am ad... |
1 | 16 weeks 2 days ago by ahc |
16 weeks 1 day ago by Local Lawyer |
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How do MA divorce proceedings work with abuse involved? I'm divorcing my abusive husband and trying to get full custody. I don't have a lawyer but he does. I filed for divorce and got a court date. His lawy... |
1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by Gentleblond |
16 weeks 1 day ago by Local Lawyer |
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Determining MTRS value for divorce My wife and I are divorcing after nearly 20 years of marriage. She has a retirement account with $186,000 in it, which is our biggest marital asset. ... |
3 | 16 weeks 5 days ago by brucebrody |
16 weeks 4 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Where to get divorced can't find spouse? I got married 10 years ago in NY state, then irretrievable breakdown happened and we split. I moved to Massachusettse and have been resident of MA for... |
1 | 16 weeks 6 days ago by Ackresident |
16 weeks 5 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Arrears payments for MA child support retroactive? So I did an uncontested divorce, had a child support order and agreement, but the order was for $0, because technically my ex wife made a little more ... |
1 | 17 weeks 4 days ago by higherpwr7 |
17 weeks 13 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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Child support in Massachusetts and grandchildren Is my husband still obligated to pay child support if his daughter is 19 years old, not in school, is pregnant, and was in DCF custody since she was 1... |
3 | 17 weeks 3 days ago by patsluvr |
17 weeks 13 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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MA divorce with inheritance before marriage After eight years of legal marriage in Massachusetts, my cheating spouse and I have agreed to divorce. She quit her job after a year or so of marriage... |
3 | 18 weeks 4 days ago by xwife88 |
17 weeks 13 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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Custody in an abusive situation under MA law We were previously the guardian of my cousins daughter for 20mths (4 1/2-6yrs) mother got custody and was unable to care for child after 10mths due to... |
1 | 19 weeks 1 day ago by pr83ps2 |
19 weeks 14 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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How long does it take to get a decision from divorce court in MA Family Court these days? My ex sought a modification to our custody agreement a few years ago and it took 10 months to receive a decision. He sought a... |
3 | 19 weeks 4 days ago by kate_spode |
19 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Alimony in Massachusetts waiver In my divorce agreement, my ex wife waived alimony past , present or future. She has remarried but is seeking an annulment. Can she bring me back in a... |
2 | 19 weeks 5 days ago by jbates |
19 weeks 3 days ago by jbates |
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Divorce with unwilling spouse in MA My Wife moved out over 9yrs ago. (I was going anyway,she just beat me to it) The children are grown and on their own. There is no property, accounts o... |
1 | 20 weeks 14 hours ago by englishlegend |
20 weeks 14 hours ago by The Editor |
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Separated but filing taxes jointly in MA? Hello, All My spouse, and I are going through a legal separation.. I was wondering, are we able to still file income taxes together? Thanks Allan. |
1 | 20 weeks 1 day ago by Allandonald12 |
20 weeks 1 day ago by Local Lawyer |
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Rule 401 financial statement form and bonus I started working for my current employer this spring, after they paid their annual bonuses and I am trying to figure out how to complete my rule 401 ... |
2 | 22 weeks 4 hours ago by eammonc |
21 weeks 6 days ago by eammonc |
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Temporary Joint Legal Custody Issues My divorce has been ongoing for approx 10 months. I have a 209A order on my husband which was ammended to allow us to communicate regarding the childr... |
1 | 22 weeks 1 day ago by mom215 |
22 weeks 1 day ago by Local Lawyer |
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What is self supporting for child support in MA? I have two kids and my divorce degree states I pay support till he is 21 but for a year now he has been working full time over 40 hours a week making ... |
2 | 22 weeks 5 days ago by sunshine1 |
22 weeks 4 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Divorced or still married in MA? A close family member married her husband 25yrs ago. They split some time after but did not file for legal separation. Her husband retired from the co... |
1 | 22 weeks 6 days ago by chatterbox77 |
22 weeks 5 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Custodial Parent not using child support properly in MA I asked the question about my daughter being self supporting and living on her own but still in college and was told even though she is living on her ... |
1 | 22 weeks 6 days ago by Sunshine2 |
22 weeks 6 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Multiple contempt and violations of MA divorce orders My sons father constantly violates court orders to either pay child support or obtain health insurance for our son. I have taken him to court numerous... |
2 | 23 weeks 4 days ago by ssantos |
23 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Child support and college after MA divorce My child is in the last few months of college and has informed me that she is moving into her own apartment.. If she is no longer living with her moth... |
3 | 23 weeks 6 days ago by sunshine1 |
23 weeks 4 days ago by Eric |
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How does adultery change divorce in Massachusetts? Hi. My wife recently found out that I had an affair several months ago with a co-worker and now she's filing for divorce. I've tried to make things ... |
3 | 24 weeks 3 days ago by BadBarry |
24 weeks 3 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Protection of pets in abuse and custody cases in MA Interesting new law. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A, Section 11 allows courts in MA to enter orders for the possession, care and contro... |
1 | 27 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
24 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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How can I modify support AND custody in MA? so i had a uncontested divorce, no drama, no problems. at the time we made the same money and had 50/50 custody so no child support was ordered, since... |
3 | 25 weeks 2 days ago by higherpwr7 |
24 weeks 5 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Effect of Final MA Divorce Decree or Notifications? RMV Title Transfer As part of our divorce, I gave my wife a car--the title is in my name only, but she has it separately insured. Our divorce is final next week, but she... |
0 | 25 weeks 2 days ago by sockmonkey16 |
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Alimony and assets in Massachusetts divorce case I'm not going to get to deep into the A&B Charges, but a quick brief: After a failing marriage of 2 almost 3 years, my wife attacked me and choked... |
2 | 25 weeks 4 days ago by dwtjr |
25 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Lawyer gave wrong financial Info in divorce My attorney gave the DOR an incorrect financial affidavit which made my weekly support payment significantly higher. Can they resubmit & have this... |
3 | 26 weeks 2 days ago by a.watts |
25 weeks 5 days ago by a.watts |
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Child support after 22 in Massachusetts My husband's son is 22 and in college, but he keeps dropping classes and takes only an average of 2 classes per semester, he also lives in an appartme... |
1 | 25 weeks 6 days ago by Cp |
25 weeks 5 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Unhappy with divorce lawyer and court order I recently filed for divorce in mass. I obtained a lawyer and went to court for pretrial motions. During the motions it became evident to me that my l... |
2 | 26 weeks 2 days ago by kemtp3 |
26 weeks 10 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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Slander and defamation with Massachusetts divorce I filed for divorce but she has not been served papers yet. There is a lot of things she has done to me. She broke into my face book account and coerc... |
1 | 26 weeks 15 hours ago by ABernier |
26 weeks 10 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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Ex in contempt of MA Divorce agreement and attorney's fees My divorce agreement states that my ex-wife has exclusive rights to the home, including all financial responsibility for mortgage, maintenance, and up... |
2 | 3 years 49 weeks ago by ilovemy68 |
26 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Child Support While Receiving SSDI? I was recently approved for SSDI. I've filed a motion to have my child support modified based on that. My children's mom isn't being to receptive to t... |
2 | 26 weeks 3 days ago by massdad |
26 weeks 2 days ago by massdad |
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Amending child support after divorce in MA I was recently lost my job and theres no way can pay child support now. What are my chances of getting it reduced? |
3 | 4 years 1 week ago by Anonymous |
26 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Ex is trying to cut down on visitation I currently have what is sometimes referred to as "the standard visitation" schedule with my children. Four hours on Wednesday and every other weekend... |
1 | 26 weeks 3 days ago by massdad |
26 weeks 2 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Health Insurance after MA divorce As part of our divorce settlement I'm supposed to keep my ex wife on my health insurance. We have no kids. Now I'm getting re-married and I'm wonder... |
5 | 2 years 28 weeks ago by helpplease |
28 weeks 11 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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Copy of divorce decree in Massachusetts I was divorced in 1987 and now a matter has come up that I need to present a copy of my divorce decree. Being 25 years ago, I don't remember the court... |
1 | 28 weeks 12 hours ago by Squatch |
28 weeks 12 hours ago by admin |
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Almost done with our divorce agreement but a few questions... We are almost done with our mediated divorce agreement and I have a question that we are still working through:
1. I am in sales and my total compe... |
1 | 29 weeks 5 days ago by spikeit13 |
29 weeks 3 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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divorce attorneys and narcissist personality disorder hello I search in haven't been able to found so far. I'm looking for an attorney who is familiar with or specializes in dealing in divorce cases with ... |
1 | 30 weeks 1 day ago by newbie Maddie |
30 weeks 14 hours ago by Local Lawyer |
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Paternity and Rights of a boyfriend in MA My ex-girlfriend and I aren't on speaking terms. She told me weeks ago that she was pregnant then said she took the test wrong and is not. I strongly ... |
1 | 30 weeks 3 days ago by justaguy1427 |
30 weeks 2 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Starting over after filing divorce in MA Once papers are filed is it possible for 1 party to start/invest in a business and the other party would not be entitled to any part of that business?... |
2 | 31 weeks 4 days ago by dudesmom95 |
31 weeks 1 day ago by BostonLawMan |
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How can I get out of having to attend divorce hearing at court? I'm divorcing from a toxic marriage and it will be very damaging of me to go and see my soon to be ex husband.
I asked my lawyer but she says that s... |
2 | 31 weeks 6 days ago by Divorcing2011 |
31 weeks 5 days ago by Local Lawyer |
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Grandparent Rights My young husband recently died. We were in the process of fertility treatments and decided I would continue these after his death to hopefully concei... |
3 | 35 weeks 2 days ago by MassLawHelp |
34 weeks 2 days ago by MassLawHelp |
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Insurance beneficiary after divorce Hello. I was divorced from my ex-wife several years ago. We have a son who is now 17 years old. My understanding of the law in Massachusetts is tha... |
2 | 1 year 40 weeks ago by SalP |
34 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Life Insurance question My ex-husband had 2 different life insurance policies, one through work and a personal policy. When we were divorced 3 years ago, he changed the bene... |
1 | 35 weeks 14 hours ago by jwise6 |
34 weeks 4 days ago by TheLawyerKnows |
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Irrovocable Trust disolved - impact on divorce I live in Massachusetts. I will be going through a divorce with my spouse. My side of the family has an irrevocable trust that we may dissolve. I am o... |
1 | 43 weeks 1 day ago by JohnM |
38 weeks 16 hours ago by TheLawyerKnows |
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Child Support if ex is living with, or buys house with, her boyfriend If my ex wife buys a home with her boyfriend, do I have a legal right to request an adjustment to my child support payments. She is waiting for the s... |
2 | 38 weeks 4 days ago by Just Making It |
38 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Alimony Nightmare Stories Need to be Told I am doing a research project on the history of alimony law (or lack thereof) in the Commonwealth of MA. Under alimony reform, significant changes are... |
2 | 45 weeks 3 days ago by Ivy Wall Consult |
40 weeks 3 days ago by BostonLawMan |
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Civil Union same as marriage under Massachusetts law There was an interesting opinion issued by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in July. In Elia-Warnken v. Elia the court was asked to deci... |
0 | 41 weeks 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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Being relieved of obligation to carry health insurance for former spouse My original agreement said that I would carry health insurance for my former spouse, which I had not issue with at the time. She has gotten pregnant a... |
1 | 43 weeks 3 days ago by plymouthmess |
43 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Trapped by pre-nuptial agreement? My brother had a prenuptial before his second marriage. His house is his , bought and paid by him. He has other assets such as life insurance, retirem... |
1 | 43 weeks 5 days ago by bobc1961 |
43 weeks 4 days ago by Retired Attorney |
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Nisi period during the NISI period after a mediated separation agreement is approved, can my wife change the terms of the agreement for any reason - specifically,... |
2 | 44 weeks 6 days ago by 6591 |
44 weeks 18 hours ago by The Editor |
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Lose custody because of bad behavior and alienation after MA divorce? I got divorced three years ago and my ex wife is still bitter about it. I admit that my behavior leading up to the divorce was not top-notch, but I'v... |
1 | 44 weeks 2 days ago by TriniG |
44 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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commonlaw type relationship termination Our 25 year relationship is over by agreement. Our children are grown and on there own. The primary home is in a trust for 2 children with ex as trust... |
2 | 49 weeks 2 days ago by olddog |
44 weeks 6 days ago by olddog |
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Modification of Custody due to Postpartum Depression of Step-parent When our divorce was finalized in 2007 we were awarded joint physical and joint legal custody of our one child ( AM ). I have remarried since then, a... |
2 | 1 year 40 weeks ago by mcdank |
45 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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temporary custody order from juvenile court I was allowed to continue as sole physical custodian for my two children after a long divorce that ended with a judgement on Feb. 25, 2011. I had to g... |
0 | 45 weeks 4 days ago by aallen102 |
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Child custody reform in Massachusetts? In the past, various bills calling for "shared parenting" (a legal presumption for joint custody) have been introduced in the Massachusetts legislatur... |
0 | 46 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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