There are numerous custodial parents or legal guardians in the state of Massachusetts who may find collecting monetary support from non-custodial parents to be a challenging task. Thankfully, the state offers various enforcement options to help with this particular...
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Have a gifted child? Get more in child support
Providing for children can be a challenging task. It is one thing to meet basic needs; it is a whole other ball game to provide the funds necessary to support extras, such as special talents. In Massachusetts, the amount of child support ordered is determined by a...
Back child support remains due even after child turns 18
Trying to provide proper care for children as a single or divorced parent can be a financial challenge. Regular child support payments from the noncustodial parent can help ensure that the best interests of the child are protected. Failure to pay can lead to legal...
Child support: Negotiate to get extras included in settlement
Massachusetts couples who are considering divorce will likely be prepared for a significant change in their respective finances. For this reason, many people plan their post-divorce finances timely to serve their unique needs. Along with budgeting and working out ways...
Mel Gibson’s former wife wants 400 percent more child support
Massachusetts custodial parents may find that the needs of children change with the pass of time and that court ordered child support is no longer sufficient. For this reason, the family court allows parents to file motions for child support modifications, as long as...
Charlie Sheen faces $1.2 million lawsuit for more child support
Many people in Massachusetts who consider filing for divorce explore ways in which contentious issues can be resolved without spending large amounts of money and without jeopardizing the existing relationships between parents and children. Most couples also prefer to...
Child support lawsuit against actor to proceed despite his death
Massachusetts readers may be interested in a lawsuit that was filed by former actress Melinda Naud against the late M*A*S*H actor Wayne Rogers in another state. The lawsuit, alleging failure to pay child support, was filed in Aug. 2013 and is reported to proceed...
What if a child support order is unaffordable?
The Massachusetts family court calculates child support according to strict guidelines. However, in certain circumstances, the court may allow parents to negotiate a child support settlement that is different to what the court would award, and the request will have to...
Tax deductions can impact on finances after a divorce
While every divorce has its unique issues to be navigated, certain aspects are to be addressed in all divorces. One of those is how tax deductions will be handled after the divorce. Massachusetts residents who are considering divorce may want to research the various...
What if court ordered child support is not paid?
When a Massachusetts couple with children considers divorce, many different factors will each play a part in the planning. In most cases, child support will form a vital part in the post-divorce welfare of the children. Although there are child support guidelines to...

