Modifications And Enforcement

Consistent violations of visitation schedules can create stress and frustration for both parents and children. Family courts consider the child's best interest, and they expect both parents to comply with visitation orders. When a parent consistently disregards these...

Alimony agreements provide financial support to a former spouse after a divorce. However, life circumstances often change, and one significant change that may impact alimony is if your ex-spouse moves in with someone else. Understanding how this scenario affects...

There are many reasons to sell a business in Massachusetts. They include a return on investment, a change in priorities and business challenges. However, parents who pay child support might wonder about the effect of the business sale on their child support...

Ensuring the well-being of children is a top priority for parents, especially when navigating the challenges of divorce or separation. According to EarthWeb.com, 51% of divorced parents agree to let the mother be the custodial parent. Most courts agree that children...

Child support protects the financial well-being of children after a divorce or separation. In Massachusetts, legal consequences apply when a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support. Understanding the enforcement methods used in cases of non-payment helps...

According to U.S. News and World Report, Massachusetts had one of the lowest divorce rates in the country in 2019 at 6.4%. While the courts may not be handling many new divorces, they still have to manage those already completed. Once a divorce is final, many people...

When two parents are not in a relationship, they have to manage their children through the court and legal processes in most cases. While it is common for child support modifications to occur, you may not be aware that you also can seek child custody changes. The...

In child support cases, state courts generally require a parent to provide health insurance coverage for a child who is a dependent. You or your co-parent may bear this responsibility. However, if events occur that impact the ability of yourself or your co-parent to...