MA Divorce Law Information
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Modification of child support I just got served been divorced since 1999 ex is looking for more support and college expenses, divorce decree states that support and college expense... |
2 | 5 days 9 hours ago by customsporty |
4 days 17 hours ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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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. ... |
2 | 5 days 20 hours ago by Upsetdad |
5 days 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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can dcf open a case on us because of my mother in law's past history, even though she doesn't live with us? My daughter is a month old now, i was on a program (that i have been on for over a year now) for my past drug abuse. i have been clean and sober for o... |
0 | 1 week 5 days ago by outraaged |
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Divorce non Massachusetts resident after two weeks?
Hello. I married a man from the Dominican Republic two weeks ago and immediately regretted my decision. He lived in Massachusetts for a several mo... |
1 | 2 weeks 21 hours ago by Viv90 |
2 weeks 20 hours ago by The Editor |
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DOR filed for an increase in child support I was never married to the woman and we had a child out of wedlock. Took the test and the child is mine. We went to court and I have paid child suppor... |
1 | 3 weeks 12 hours ago by childsupportwom... |
2 weeks 4 days ago by admin |
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Received Complaint for Annulment from my husband, based on fraud. I recently received a petition from Springfield District Court for annulment. My husband is claiming I have committed fraud against him to gain entry... |
1 | 3 weeks 20 hours ago by At A Loss |
3 weeks 13 hours ago by The Editor |
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Drug testing in a Massachusetts divorce My wife and I are both unemployed about to run out of money, want to divorce, and moving in with our respective parents by the end of the month. The o... |
1 | 3 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
3 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Is it too late to go back to court for past child support? My ex husband hasn't increased child support payments since 2000. I haven't taken him back to court since then, but would like to now. Is it too lat... |
1 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by athenaday |
3 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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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 ... |
2 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by rlefig |
3 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Case under Advisement I went to trial just over three months ago on a Complaint for Modification. The trial was completed in one day and only took three hours. Both parti... |
5 | 1 year 24 weeks ago by glennm19 |
4 weeks 4 days ago by Fajitagringo |
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Uncontested divorce hearing in Massachusetts My husband and I have no kids and should have a pretty simple divorce. We already have our uncontested divorce hearing date coming up in less than a ... |
1 | 5 weeks 2 days ago by Jonk |
5 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Child Support Post College Hello can I file some paperwork in court to have my child support continued? My daughter has graduated from college and unable to find full time work-... |
1 | 5 weeks 3 days ago by kjbmom |
5 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Desicion by Judge Me and my fiance were in court about a month ago, she was looking to suspend her son's fathers visitation due to alleged abuse to their 2 year old son... |
0 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by TravisB1985 |
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Just a question about Time I filed to remove visitation from my childs father in Feb. 2011. My pre-trial date was October 2011. In June I was assaulted by the father and got a p... |
0 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
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Child custody proceedings in Massachusetts divorce My wife and I have begun our divorce and she has an attorney. She filed so I'm just catching up and looking for an attorney now. We have two young c... |
2 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by RichW |
6 weeks 6 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Physical Custody - Teenage Son Hi -
My son and his mother are not getting along well at all. He is 14.5 years old. We have tried numerous methods, mediation, counselling, etc,... |
1 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by PokeDaddy151 |
6 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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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... |
2 | 1 year 13 weeks ago by helpplease |
7 weeks 3 days ago by jmirit |
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Visitation rights of grandparents Under MA law, do I have a right to visit my grandkids. My son is divorced and the kids live with his ex. |
2 | 3 years 18 weeks ago by Anonymous |
7 weeks 6 days ago by Bethany12 |
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Post-marital agreement enforceable in MA? Are post-marital agreements enforceable in Massachusetts? Also, are they the same thing as post-nuptial agreements. In another post you discussed po... |
1 | 8 weeks 20 hours ago by CatherineT |
8 weeks 20 hours ago by The Editor |
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How to Settle Post-Divorce Debt? Can I take my ex-spouse to small claims court for her half of debt that wasn't covered in the divorce agreement?
When my divorce was settled, neit... |
0 | 9 weeks 1 day ago by spinozer |
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Is MA a 50/50 state for property division in divorce? Hi. My wife and I were married five years ago in Massachusetts and we're getting a divorce now. We both brought about the same amount of a... |
2 | 9 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
9 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Speaking for party Me and my wife were in court today to modify he son's father's vistiation. (long story that really doesn't need to be explained) Unfortunatly my wife ... |
1 | 10 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
9 weeks 2 days ago by Eric |
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Can I file for an annulment? Or is there a better way to handle my assault situation? I was married for 2 years to my husband. He assaulted me and I later found out thru his criminal record that was released to me via witness advocate t... |
2 | 10 weeks 3 days ago by mom of 2 |
9 weeks 2 days ago by Eric |
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Does my Probate Divorce decree over ride MA State CMR,s? If my Probate Court order states the following – Does wording in CMR 23.07 over ride it?
9. Each parent may, without further permission of the ot... |
0 | 9 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
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What are the responsibilities of a father for a college child? 1. How much should a father (who makes $700 a week) pay all in all which means, not having to pay for a car, books, college tuition, college projects,... |
3 | 19 weeks 2 days ago by CCG |
11 weeks 1 day ago by MassGuy |
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Modifying divorce agreement I have a few questions, unfortunatly not being able to afford a lawyer, this site has been a HUGE help to me.
My divorce order was originally writt... |
1 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Dress code and appearance for MA divorce? Hi. I'm representing myself in our divorce and have a hearing coming up in a couple of weeks. I really want to put my best foot forward and I'm coun... |
1 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Child support after death of parent in MA Hi. My ex husband left me when our daughter was three. He was never much of a father before or after he left and his only contribution to her upbringi... |
1 | 12 weeks 5 days ago by Shirl |
12 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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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... |
3 | 35 weeks 3 hours ago by LivingTheNightmare |
12 weeks 6 days ago by bf01213 |
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advice on absent fathers chances I have a child who will be 3 after christmas,so hes about 2.9 now. His father an I where never married, never lived together. The guy didnt not want m... |
3 | 14 weeks 4 hours ago by elizabeth33 |
13 weeks 5 days ago by adomingu05 |
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Duration of alimony in MA divorce? My wife is seeking a divorce after twelve years of marriage. She assures me she and her attorney will get alimony from me. My question is,... |
2 | 15 weeks 22 hours ago by The Editor |
15 weeks 15 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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Modification of Agreement with regards to child support and legal custody of children Have been divorced for over two years. At the time of divorce ex-wife lived in martial home with me and 3 kids while she accumulated enough money to ... |
1 | 16 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 15 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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Change separation agreement without court involvement in MA? My ex-wife and I were divorce nearly two years ago. We get along OK and now we want to change our separation agreement to allow me to spend a little ... |
1 | 16 weeks 4 days ago by Trident55 |
16 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Long term marriage, No alimony, child support. My marriage of 22 years ended in June, 2005, My ex-husband had always been, by far, the major income. I receive no alimony,and got child support for o... |
1 | 19 weeks 4 days ago by Patricia Anne B... |
16 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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MA divorce alimony Cases? I was wondering about divorce cases in MA where alimony is awarded. I have never worked since getting married to my husband who I married 18 yea... |
3 | 2 years 13 weeks ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Visitation rights for previously absent parent My kids are 18 and 14 and their father by his own choice hasn’t been in there life for 13 years now, but now he is wanting to be part of their l... |
2 | 18 weeks 18 hours ago by sunshine1 |
18 weeks 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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Mental illness in MA divorce Hi. My wife has bi-polar disorder and has a long history of failing to take her medication as prescribed. When that happens she can be very difficult ... |
2 | 18 weeks 21 hours ago by BrianC |
18 weeks 17 hours ago by Eric |
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Appeal Civil Contempt Order in MA Hello. I have been legally divorced since 2004. My ex-husband pretty much disappeared, and did not contact me until he served me with a Motion for Con... |
1 | 19 weeks 3 days ago by lpsiras |
19 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Emancipation, split custody Hello, my son will be 18 early next year and lives with his mother. He is still in high school as he has stayed back, been expelled, etc. My two young... |
3 | 20 weeks 16 hours ago by rlefig |
19 weeks 6 days ago by admin |
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age that a child can decide which parent to reside with My 14 year old daughter wants to live with me instead of her mother. What are the chances of the court awarding me as the custodial parent? |
2 | 20 weeks 4 days ago by Gill.Aaron |
20 weeks 14 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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child support ending once the child turns 18 my child is 18 and just got a full time job which means he is now able to support him self but still lives at home. my wage assignment states i pay su... |
1 | 20 weeks 3 days ago by sunshine1 |
20 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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child custody I have a 6-year old daugther,and I want to divorce my husband,and I really want the custody right for my baby.
The issue is that I once had gambling ... |
2 | 21 weeks 15 hours ago by Anonymous |
20 weeks 6 days ago by admin |
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Vacate Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity Can you vacate a voluntary acknowledge of paternity in Massachusetts when dna results reveal you are not the biological father. I have been emotionall... |
2 | 21 weeks 4 days ago by happigurl31 |
21 weeks 4 days ago by wyckoffn |
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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... |
1 | 24 weeks 4 days ago by mcdank |
21 weeks 5 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Child Supprt We have filed a joint petition for divorce and have written up our own seperation agreement. In the agreement I have accepted way less than the state ... |
2 | 22 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
21 weeks 5 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Mass Family Law - Contempt Filing - Health Care for kids - bills My wife is filing contempt order against her ex. Part of the issue is failure to provide health insurance for his children as ordered by the court. T... |
1 | 21 weeks 5 days ago by edain |
21 weeks 5 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Alimony reform and tuition for spouse My wife has decided to end our marriage after only three years. We have no children. During our short marriage, I spent nearly $100,000 of money I b... |
2 | 23 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
23 weeks 18 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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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... |
1 | 24 weeks 4 days ago by SalP |
24 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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change of states my case started out in NH but once I moved to MASS and he moved to mass I changed it to the mass courts. I am having problems with payments on my kids... |
2 | 25 weeks 5 days ago by srossetti |
25 weeks 4 days ago by srossetti |
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Can he file absentia divorce? Hello
My husband of more than 10 years and I agreed on settling in our mother country India. Hence he sent me to India 2.5 years ago to build a house... |
0 | 25 weeks 5 days ago by Veda |
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Disobeying divorce court order in MA As part of our divorce agreement when we split 3 years ago, my ex-husband was supposed to pay me $15,000 from the sale of our home. He was supposed t... |
2 | 26 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
26 weeks 14 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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Husband undergoing pschiatric treatment- how do we divorce in MA? Situation: Husband has been in the hospital since 2010, divorce was accepted by the MA court in earlier this year. During the motion for temporary cu... |
1 | 27 weeks 5 days ago by Anynomous |
27 weeks 4 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Health Insurance for step children Man and woman meet and get married. Both man and woman were married before and both have dependent children. Man is self employed and woman is empl... |
3 | 27 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
27 weeks 4 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Ex-husband requesting drug testing of me and my boyfriend My ex-husband and I divorced seven years ago. Our two boys were living with me, until I could not financially support them anymore - they went to liv... |
1 | 27 weeks 4 days ago by gemini524 |
27 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Is it possible to get Child Support from husband after he has moved out in Massachusetts? Is it possible to get Child Support from husband after he has moved out in Massachusetts? I have been told a number of different answers. Some have... |
1 | 28 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
27 weeks 5 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Help with abusive father I am trying to help with my Fiance and her probate matter with her son's father. We were informed by his live-in girlfriend that he is abusive to my f... |
1 | 28 weeks 8 hours ago by tbaker85 |
27 weeks 5 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Child visitation violation I cannot find anything specific regarding age of child and visitation guidlelines. I have physical custody of my two children, ages 17 and 14. My ex... |
1 | 28 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
27 weeks 5 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Enfocrcing Family Court order in small claims court I had my divorce finalized in 2009, part of the divorce order was me and my ex-wife had to pay 50% each of remaining amount owed on our car that was r... |
1 | 28 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
28 weeks 1 day ago by wyckoffn |
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Staute saying unmarried mothers have custody? I heard there is a staute in MA saying if your not married at the time a child is born the mother automatically has custody, unless there is a custody... |
2 | 28 weeks 5 days ago by foreverscott |
28 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Changing child support order after losing job I have no desire to go back to divorce court (my first experience there was not a lot of fun) but I just lost my job. I have some savings, but there'... |
4 | 2 years 9 weeks ago by Anonymous |
28 weeks 6 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Pension sharing I am divorcing my husband after 35 years of marriage. I am the sole proprietor of a small drapery workroom/decorating company. No storefront, only Ye... |
2 | 29 weeks 8 hours ago by Windee |
28 weeks 6 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Will I lose My home in MA divorce I have recently filed for divorce, we have been married 2.5 years. My soon to be ex husband owned his own home when we were married and I myself owned... |
2 | 29 weeks 4 days ago by Tandy33 |
29 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Fault Divorce I went to court for a pretrial divorce hearing on Monday at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. My estranged husband showed up this time (he miss... |
0 | 29 weeks 5 days ago by Kel2006 |
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Hiding assets and division for Massachusetts divorce My husband has filed for divorce and has retained an attorney. He is the part owner of a family business and has been the one to work outside of the ... |
2 | 30 weeks 1 day ago by Wren |
30 weeks 1 day ago by wyckoffn |
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How is custody determined? I am the mother of has a newborn, living with but not married to the baby's father. The baby's father has another child from a previous relationship a... |
2 | 34 weeks 10 hours ago by Anonymous |
30 weeks 4 days ago by thisuglydesire |
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Need Attorney Specializing in Post Divorce Issues I am looking for an experienced Attorney in the Plymouth County area who specializes in post divorce issues (i.e. child support, possible modification... |
0 | 30 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
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Child abuse and permanent restraining orders: My question relates specifically to permanent protective orders regarding children. My niece is prego by a complete knucklehead...more concerning I co... |
1 | 31 weeks 17 hours ago by horrifieduncle |
31 weeks 16 hours ago by The Editor |
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Custody of children in MA heres the situation, my wife left, took my kid about 6 months ago, no paperwork no filing nothing, I've been seeing my kid normally so thats not the i... |
1 | 31 weeks 4 days ago by higherpwr7 |
31 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Parenting education class refusal My wife who left us is refusing to take the Parenting Program (I have). At our Pre-trial in July, will the judge even hear us if one of us has not tak... |
1 | 31 weeks 5 days ago by Redsox2011 |
31 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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massachusetts alimony reform act 2011 does anyone know if the ma alimony reform act 2011 will be retroactive? I have been paying alimony for 29 years (never child support). |
2 | 32 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
32 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Help for Pro Se litigants in Massachusetts divorce I am a pro se litigant (Father) in a contested custody case in Suffolk Probate Court with a trial date coming up in August where Mother has an attorne... |
7 | 34 weeks 1 day ago by fatherofdaughter |
32 weeks 2 days ago by Szklasz Esq. |
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Access to court records after adoption? We are foster parents who are now pre-adoptive. Parental rights have been terminated and it is just a matter of time until adoption is finalized. Once... |
1 | 32 weeks 6 days ago by gurl |
32 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Child born through artificial insemination legitimate in MA? My husband and I are thinking about artificial insemination using the sperm of a donor and I was wondering about the legal issues. Will the child auto... |
3 | 2 years 29 weeks ago by GoSox |
33 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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First steps in MA divorce So a few months back out of the blue my wife of 7 years left, took our 3 year old son, our animals and most of the property.she never filed any sort o... |
2 | 33 weeks 3 days ago by higherpwr7 |
33 weeks 3 days ago by higherpwr7 |
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What is the relief I can get for showing my ex has lied? I am involved in responding to a complaint for modification by my ex-husband. I have proof that he has lied in statements to the court -- including ho... |
1 | 34 weeks 21 hours ago by jillsmith |
34 weeks 20 hours ago by wyckoffn |
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Collecting social security after divorce I've been married to my husband for nearly 16 years and am 63 years old now. Sadly, we're going to get a divorce and I was wondering about how this w... |
1 | 35 weeks 2 days ago by Trix6 |
35 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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When do uninsured medical expense obligations end after MA divorce? I have two kids one that is 18 and one that is 21 all through my divorce I have had to pay half of the medical expenses as it says in my divorce agree... |
3 | 38 weeks 19 hours ago by srossetti |
35 weeks 4 days ago by wyckoffn |
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Child Support The Judge ordered my sons father to pay 24% of his net bonus income. However, he is now allocating 15-30% in pre-tax stock purchases to guarantee less... |
1 | 37 weeks 4 days ago by rmac01503 |
35 weeks 6 days ago by wyckoffn |
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need help with an issue about relinquishing parental rights/adoption I'm a single mom of two, getting divorced, but we've procrastinated for 5 years. My 13 year old is from a previous relationship, but her bio-dad is no... |
1 | 36 weeks 4 days ago by oldschoolmom |
35 weeks 6 days ago by wyckoffn |
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vacation Hi,
I have 3 weeks vacation per year. My question is when i request for a vacation does it have to include my regular weekend as the 7 days. Our cour... |
0 | 36 weeks 5 days ago by cortesl1 |
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Jointly owned assets in a MA divorce My wife just filed for divorce and I got to do a financial statement. I assume she has to do one too and I was wondering if a bank account that she h... |
1 | 36 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
36 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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relinquish parental rights Hello,
My husband has 3 kids and they live in CT and he has no say so in anything (I literally mean anything)for his kids and his ex-wife is certai... |
1 | 37 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
37 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Changing my name after divorce in Massachusetts If I divorce my husband and I want to change my name back to my maiden name do I have to wait until after the divorce to do that or can I file to chan... |
1 | 38 weeks 4 days ago by GreenBoy |
38 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Divorce decree or certificate Will I be able to pick up my final divorce decree or certificate the day it becomes final?
It will be final July 1st. |
1 | 44 weeks 2 days ago by want2remarry |
39 weeks 5 days ago by admin |
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New child and support obligations in MA My girlfriend and I just had a baby and are now figuring out that the boy is going to take a lot of our money. So now I'm wondering if I can modify m... |
1 | 40 weeks 2 days ago by Mulcher |
40 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Return of Engagement Ring Containing Family Heirloom Diamond The facts: A family heirloom diamond was used as the main stone (but not the only one)for an engagement ring. The engagement took place in MA but the ... |
1 | 41 weeks 4 days ago by NW33567 |
41 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Bad conduct and marital estate in MA divorce
I read in your other that the conduct of the married couple during their marriage can have some impact on the eventual split of the marital estate. ... |
1 | 42 weeks 23 hours ago by MDrudge |
42 weeks 10 hours ago by The Editor |
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imputing income for child support my childs father makes $15 per hour but will only work between 20 to 25 hours a week to keep his child support payment low. So I was wondering if any... |
0 | 42 weeks 11 hours ago by rlmona |
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Insurance after divorce and ex not paying for it. My friend is divorced from a same sex marriage and was told she has to carry the insurance for her ex, but the ex has to pay her share for it. The ex ... |
1 | 43 weeks 5 days ago by turkeyman |
43 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Property division My husband moved out of our marital home last March. We agreed to sell the house and split the mortgage. He gave me half of the mortgage in April and ... |
2 | 44 weeks 1 day ago by tanyabest |
43 weeks 6 days ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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Removal from Massachusetts when non-custodial parent already resides out of state I am currently in the middle of a modification to remove my child from Massachusetts. I have sole physical custody and share legal custody with child... |
2 | 44 weeks 4 days ago by rlmona |
44 weeks 3 days ago by rlmona |
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Burden for child removal case in Massachusetts I have primary physical custody of my three year old boy and I live in Massachusetts. My ex husband also lives in MA. I have to move to New York for... |
3 | 50 weeks 3 days ago by CharlieM |
44 weeks 5 days ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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Adultery and divorce in MA Recently became aware of the possibility my current wife is cheating and began looking for proof. How should I proceed with annulment / divorce? What ... |
1 | 44 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
44 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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When is divorce final and how do i get a copy of my divorce decree? I went to court for my divorce in january and have never received anything in the mail. was i supposed to get a copy of my divorce decree by mail afte... |
1 | 45 weeks 18 hours ago by Anonymous |
45 weeks 16 hours ago by The Editor |
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Changing Court/County I scheduled a court date for a 1A divorce in Suffolk Probate and Family court and was offered May 16 or August 11. My estranged wife will be out of th... |
0 | 45 weeks 6 days ago by mrthnmn |
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Not living in house - can I stop paying mortgage, taxes and oil? Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cambridge Probate Court Cambridge, MA Divorced December 26, 2007 Background: Our separation agreement states that the ho... |
1 | 47 weeks 1 day ago by NSUMMER |
45 weeks 6 days ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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Do I pay taxes on child support and alimony? Last year was my first year of being divorced and receiving child support and alimony from my ex. I'm trying to do my taxes and I wonder if you could... |
1 | 45 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
45 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Temporary/Automatic Restraining Order The following restraining order shall remain in effect during the pendency of the action, unless it is modified by agreement of the parties or by furt... |
1 | 47 weeks 2 days ago by TimBlack |
47 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Ex spouse files for bankruptcy in MA I just read the other post about the ex spouse filing for bankruptcy and I'm not sure I follow it. Are you saying that my ex husband's obligation to ... |
1 | 47 weeks 4 days ago by GraceNorth |
47 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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15 year old does want to live with parents What are the options for a 15 year old who doesn't want to live with bio-parents. The minor has a family(no blood relation) who are willing to care ... |
1 | 48 weeks 6 days ago by Lesly |
48 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Hi, there. I'm hoping to find some clarity with a landlord situation I'm currently in. Apologies for the lengt....
Short answer for a long question: You need to review Massachuset....
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2/4/2012 00:02 by klp |
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If I witness a person getting beat up at a party and just run away without calling the cops or helping the guy....
I don't think so. In terms of civil liability (as opposed to cri....
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2/3/2012 07:17 by Coller |
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My father passed away in September. The probate is over and settled, no contests to the will. My mother is the....
Your dad died in September and the probate is already settled – ....
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2/2/2012 18:50 by JGraul |
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Hi. My cousin is charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs in a Massachusetts court. He is not a....
Unfortunately for your cousin, if an immigrant is convicted of certain....
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2/2/2012 08:07 by Sister6 |
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I just got served been divorced since 1999 ex is looking for more support and college expenses, divorce decree....
Hi. Since any matters in the divorce order or agreement relating to th....
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2/1/2012 19:16 by customsporty |
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Just curious if you have any thoughts or have read any information regarding the success rate of divorce media....
Yes, I've also seen the 90% estimate on various websites, with some me....
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1/24/2012 11:47 by RRM |
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Several of my colleagues will dictate consultation notes in which they state they don't have the complete hist....
The question probably boils down to whether or not such practice is wi....
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