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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
I currently pay support to my ex for our 19 year old daughter who's in college. The way I understand it child support can continue until age 21 unless she is enrolled in a full time undergraduate degree program in which case it can...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
My 21 year old son and I had a major falling out and he moved out back towards the end of May leaving most of his posessions behind. I have no idea where he moved to.
My question is:
How can I legally go about clearing out all his...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
I just received a judgement in the mail from a recent civil contempt case but there is something in the judgement I need to ask the judge about. What's the proper procedure for asking the judge my question? Can I just call the...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusett
I know that typically CS side deals between parents are unenforceable. What I'm asking is if an agreement that declares an adult child over the age of majority emancipated in exchange for a cash settlement would be enforceable by the...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
I live in MA child A. Mom lives in NC with child B. Mom moved to NC 6 years ago. All orders remain under MA jurisdiction. Minimum wage in NC is $7.25 per hour. Minimum wage in MA is $9 per hour.
My question is can I impute her the...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
Can someone point me to information regarding appearing telephonically for child support matters? I'm specifically looking for how to file a request and any conditions that must be met before a telephonic appearance can be granted.
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
When requesting a support modification, can it be made retroactive to the filing date or the date the other party was served?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
One of my children who is now 18 has moved in with me. The other still lives with mom in NC. Child support jurisdiction is in MA. I am filing a support modification based on these new living arrangements. I have reason to suspect...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
Can someone point me to the relevant statute that renders side agreements on child support unenforceable?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
Is there a threshold of how far behind the non-CP has to be in his or her support payments before the courts will intervene?
If the non-CP's support order is relatively small can contempt proceedings commence after x number of weeks...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
What are the legal requirements for divorced parents with regards to college expenses? Our divorce decree is silent on the matter.
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
My neighbor planted bamboo on his property as a natural barrier between his yard and mine. The problem is that the bamboo is spreading like crazy. I regularly have to go cut it back when it spreads onto my property. I understand and...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
I've gotten mixed messages on this topic and I was hoping for some additional information.
My ex-wife moved with our children to North Carolina about 3 years ago. The stipulation that we signed that authorized the move contained the...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
According to Mass. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(2), if a Motion to Dismiss is filed, it stops the clock on the twenty-day deadline for filing an answer. If the court denies the motion to dismiss or postpones a decision until the time of trial...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
My son wants to attend The Naval Academy when he graduates from high school. Would he be considerd emancipated if does indeed attend?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
Ex moved with kids to NC 3 years ago, prior to that, she lived in Plymouth County, MA. Plymouth County is where all our current orders originated from. I live in Worcester County. She has filed to modify our visitation agreement in...
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