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In Massachusetts with Child Support, How Far Back Can the Court go in terms of Changing the Child Support Order?

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 29, 2022

Unless exceptional circumstances or agreement of the parties the new order can only go back to the date that the Complaint for Modification; which is the paperwork that you’re saying that there is a change in circumstances was served. Served means the date that a process server, constable or a sheriff serves the other parent […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 26, 2022

The most common reasons for seeking child support modifications are: There is a difference between the amount of child support being paid and the amount that should be paid under the Child Support Guidelines. Health insurance that was available at reasonable cost is no longer available or is now too expensive.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 22, 2022

The answer is no. Even if you can prove that both parents have entered into an agreement to a new amount, it is not legally enforceable unless the judge approves the agreement.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 19, 2022

Income attribution occurs when a judge feels that a party is underemployed or otherwise earning less than he or she could with reasonable efforts in a case involving child support alimony.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 1, 2022

In representations it is usually the attorneys or if somebody is representing themselves, giving an argument about what would be shown as evidence in front of the judge versus an evidentiary hearing which there would actually be testimony and cross examination. Most of the time the courts would prefer that it be representations because it […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 29, 2022

It can vary importance. In Massachusetts the title to a property does not matter as much as whether it is a marital asset and the different equitable division factors; including contribution. The longer that the parties have been married, the less relevant that it is. Sometimes you can make certain arguments based on how short […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 25, 2022

Every case is unique, but in general or in most cases if there are two (2) children each parent might claim one. If there is an odd number of children for example 3 children, it might be that each parent claims one and alternate the third child on odd or even years. If let’s say […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 22, 2022

The parenting app are things that a lot of the time the courts are very much in favor of. The most common one that is used is called “Our Family Wizard” and there is a modest cost for that. There is also a free parenting app called “AppClose”. With the parenting app it is helpful […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 18, 2022

You can try and bring the exhibits the day of the hearing but it is expected. You should look at the letter that you received from the fearing hearing office. Usually it is expected at least two (2) weeks ahead of time that you will provide a copy of the exhibits and witnesses to both […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 15, 2022

The answer is yes. You can request that from the fair hearing office after the fair hearing takes place.

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In Massachusetts with Child Support, How Far Back Can the Court go in terms of Changing the Child Support Order?

What are Some of the Reasons that You can Seek a Change in the Child Support Income?

In Massachusetts will the Courts Enforce a Verbal Child Support Agreement?

In Massachusetts What is Income Attribution in Child Support Cases?

In a Contempt Case in Probate Court, what is the Difference Between Representations and Evidentiary Hearings?

In a Divorce Case How Much Does It Matter Who Has Title to a Marital Home, meaning whose Name is the Deed in?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GETTING THE BENEFIT OF TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN A DIVORCE OR CUSTODY CASE IN MASSACHUSETTS?

WHAT IS A PARENTING APP FOR IN A DIVORCE OR CUSTODY CASE?

WHEN YOU HAVE A FAIR HEARING, CAN YOU JUST BRING EXHIBITS WHEN YOU GO TO THE HEARING OR DO YOU HAVE TO PROVIDE THAT A HEAD OF TIME?

IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR DCF FAIR HEARINGS, ARE YOU ABLE TO GET A COPY OF WHAT THE TESTIMONY WAS THAT TOOK PLACE?