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In Massachusetts What is a DCF Assessment?

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 4, 2022

The “MA DCF Assessment” is a process by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF). It is when the Department evaluates a family to see if they should be connected to services based on the family’s problems. DCF should start assessments only for families who they believe to need their help. DCF will not begin an […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 31, 2022

That is strongly advised against doing so. You can not unilaterally stop paying child support without either the court approving it or without an agreement between the parents. It is filed with the court and incorporated into a judgment.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 28, 2022

If a court finds by the weight of evidence, that applying the Child Support Guidelines would either not meet the needs of the child or it would be inappropriate or unjust to apply the Child Support Guidelines the court will order deviation. It is though one that has to be written finding why the court […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 24, 2022

When you file for divorce in Massachusetts you have to determine whether to state a ground or reason for the divorce and it can be either based on fault or no fault. If it is a no-fault divorce you don’t have to blame your spouse for the divorce and that is a more common situation.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 24, 2022

The answer is yes and no. It can only be retroactive to the date that you have the other side served the Complaint for Modification. So, if it is something that you waited years to do, it is only until the other side gets notice through the return of service on the Complaint for Modification.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 21, 2022

Massachusetts does not have a statute of limitations on enforcing child support orders. There can be times when it can occur years and years after the fact where there can be a Complaint for Contempt.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 17, 2022

A child support order is a legal obligation. If the non-custodial parent doesn’t pay, he or she can be held in contempt and fined or sent to jail. Also, his or her license may be suspended (along with any professional license).

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 14, 2022

You or your attorney can go and file a Complaint for Modification. Sometimes you can ask the Department of Revenue to help file a Complaint for Modification or you can reach an agreement with the other side and do a Joint Stipulation on a Complaint for Modification to either terminate child support, reduce or increase […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 10, 2022

Generally speaking, child support continues until the age of 18 and. Under certain circumstances, the court may order payments to continue to age 21 if the child lives with a parent and is principally dependent on them for support.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On March 7, 2022

The Guidelines represent up to 30 percent of gross combined income for two children, and up to 35 percent for five children.

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In Massachusetts What is a DCF Assessment?

In Massachusetts Can You Stop Paying Child Support Without Court Approval or an Agreement between the Parents When a Child Reaches 18?

How does the Court Determine Whether to Deviate from the Child Support Order?

Filing for Divorce in Massachusetts and Stating on What Grounds.

Can a Child Support Order that is in Place be Imposed Retroactively?

In Massachusetts is There a Period of Time or Statute of Limitations that Would Restrict the Enforcement of a Child Support Order?

What are Some of the Ramifications if you Do Not Pay a Child Support Order in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts What are the Ways to Change a Child Support Order?

When does Child Support End in Massachusetts?

What Percentage of Income Goes to Child Support in Massachusetts?