Failing to financially support one's child can have pretty significant consequences. Massachusetts and all other states have child support enforcement options available that, if utilized, really can affect an individual personally and professionally. Those who are...
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How to collect child support when the paying parent is unemployed
In Massachusetts, as in other states, orders of financial support for children are created based on the incomes of both parents at the time the support is requested. There is always hope that the initial child support order will be sufficient, but life is always...
Can extracurriculars be covered with child support?
A lot of parents in Massachusetts do what they can to help their children grow and develop their talents. This is why so many children are involved in quite a few extracurricular activities. These, of course, come at a cost that can be quite substantial. Can...
When can a child support order be terminated?
Providing for one's child is simply a parental responsibility. It is understandable, though, for one who is ordered to pay child support to wonder at what point this obligation will end. Every state has set certain guidelines regarding the termination of child...
Increasing child support for medical issues
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, when a support amount is set by the court it is determined by one's circumstances at the time the order was requested. What happens, though, if there is a change in circumstances that effects the monetary needs for a child? Can a...
Child support is not just extra money for the receiving parent
Numerous parents in Massachusetts pay or receive monetary support as part of their divorce agreements. Child support can be used in many ways, as long as it benefits one's children. Unfortunately, there are those parents who misuse funds. What can a paying parent do...
Collecting child support from an out-of-state parent
After a divorce, it is not uncommon for one or both spouses to relocate, even if children are involved. Sometimes it is simply a necessity and serves the best interests of all involved. While this may be the case, there are numerous custodial parents who will find...
Seek a child support adjustment rather than face jail time
Non-custodial parents in Massachusetts and elsewhere who are ordered to pay child support may face a number of consequences should they fail to make their payments. Some of these consequences can negatively affect one's personal and professional life. It is possible...
Massachusetts child support Q and A
When faced with a case regarding the financial support of one's children, it is normal to have questions. Child support can be a confusing thing to figure out, as there are a lot of factors that go into determining eligibility and amount to be paid. This column will...
Seek a child support adjustment rather than face jail time
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, there are numerous non-custodial parents who are behind on their child support payments. It happens, and when it does, custodial parents have the right to pursue enforcement options in an effort to collect. One form of enforcement is...