If you are getting a divorce and you have children, there is a very good chance you are wondering what will happen with child support. Child support is an issue that will be addressed before the court can pass down a Judgment of Divorce, so it is very important you know how the system works […]
Read MoreChild support needs to be decided on during the divorce process. Spouses may need to cooperate with child custody arrangements and child support payments after their divorce is finalized. This is to ensure the needs of the children in these families are being met. Usually, child support is paid to the parent that has the […]
Read MoreWhen a family in Massachusetts is impacted by divorce, one of the concerns is in regards to how the children will maintain a similar quality of life. In a divorce, the court will often require the noncustodial parent to pay child support in an effort to make sure the quality of life remains relatively unchanged. […]
Read MoreWhen parents are faced with divorce, they will have to address many matters related to the children. One such matter is child support. A noncustodial parent may be overwhelmed by the mere concept of spending less time with their child than they once did as well as now being legally obligated to make child support payments. […]
Read MoreIn 2013, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established state Child Support Guidelines to ensure that there was a consistent way for the courts to make decisions on how much child support a noncustodial parent will be required to pay. Parents are required to make child support payments until at least the child’s 18th birthday but they […]
Read MoreWhen parents in Massachusetts decide to divorce or separate, they will have to face a number of matters related to their children. One such matter is in regards to child support. This is typically paid by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent. Unfortunately, matters related to the children are often the most contested matters of […]
Read MoreEven when a marriage or a relationship ends, both parents are required to care for the child- financially, emotionally, mentally, and physically. One way in which a parent may care for the child is through paying child support. Child support is an obligation that a parent has to pay to the other parent to ensure […]
Read MoreIn the state of Massachusetts, both parents have a duty to support any child or children born from their relationship. In many cases, it may be the non-custodial parent who makes child support payments to the custodial parent. By definition, the non-custodial parent is the parent who lives outside the child’s primary residence, while the […]
Read MoreThe Definitive Guide to Getting Divorced in Massachusetts A Detailed Guide for On Divorce in Massachusetts If you or a loved one is thinking of filing for divorce, The Definitive Guide to Getting Divorced in Massachusetts was created to help you through the issues you may face. In Massachusetts, most married couples choose to file […]
Read More3 Post Divorce Facts You Need to Know if You Have Children When you have children and get divorced, you will have to maintain in contact and remain civil with your ex-spouse. If you are thinking about filing for divorce and have children of your own, here are a few facts you may need to […]
Read MoreHow Do Uninsured Medical Expenses Work in a Divorce? Uninsured medical bills are discretionary with the judge in terms of the allocation of the payment. Although in the vast majority of cases, it’s split 50-50 with the custodial parent paying the first of $250.00 incurred annually by all the children. If one parent is paying […]
Read MorePayment for Extracurricular Activities The payment for extracurricular activities are generally agreed to by the parties. In my experience, both parents really do have the best interest for their children at heart and they know what’s important to the child. If it’s a sport or activity that the child really enjoys, they can generally work that […]
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