In many divorce cases in Massachusetts, one of the spouses may start considering leaving the marriage long before discussing it with the other spouse. While this is the ideal time to consider the financial consequences such as alimony and child support, emotions...
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Month: October 2014
What can I do if my ex-spouse fails to pay child support?
When noncustodial parents in Massachusetts neglect to pay child support, they may not realize that their children are the ones who are most affected. A custodial parent who has to make ends meet without court-ordered child support may experience constant anxiety....
Massachusetts alimony reform causes some confusion
Alimony laws in Massachusetts were revised, and in 2012, a reformed alimony law became effective. This provided the basis for alimony calculations, along with determining when alimony should end. Alimony reform states that alimony payments will cease when the...
Child-caring grandparents may want to legalize child custody
When parents leave their children in the care of their grandparents for extended periods, they have the right to take them away whenever they wish. This may be devastating for grandparents, but according to Massachusetts law, they have no right to refuse the parents....