Dedicated Family Law Support In Boston And Beyond
For many single parents in Massachusetts, the contribution of child support payments makes a considerable difference in their finances. Inconsistent or nonexistent payments can have detrimental consequences. Parents waiting on court-ordered payments can take action...
When working for themselves or getting paid under the table, some parents may think they do not have to fulfill their child support obligations. However, self-employment does not wash away their financial responsibilities to their children. Several of the state’s...
If you cannot afford to pay child support, you may decide to stop making these payments. However, the Massachusetts Child Support Enforcement Division may take steps to ensure that your ex-spouse receives these payments. According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,...
If you are preparing to end your marriage and you have kids, child support is a crucial issue, whether you need to make payments as a noncustodial parent or you expect to receive support from your former partner. Divorces take time, but child support matters cannot...
After a divorce, there may come a time when you will need to request a modification to your child support. Whether you receive or pay support, you have the right to request a change if there is something in your life circumstances that changes substantially. According...
As with any new lifestyle change, a switch in your career may cause you to reevaluate some facets of your life. If you find that your child support payments do not match your salary, it may be time to look into altering the amount you owe. Petitioning If you are...
The court can order child support in essentially every case where there are children involved, whether it is a divorce case with children or a paternity case. Once the court orders child support, that can be changed until the children are 18 and out of high school....
Life changes quickly, but even when major changes occur, your child still has needs. At the Law Offices of Andrew S. Guisbond in Massachusetts, we often counsel clients on how to ensure that the child’s other parent honors the child support order. You may feel that...