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Do I need to wait the 120 days til its final? What paperwork do I need for Social Security?
answered on Aug 28, 2018
From your question I assume that at your divorce hearing you asked for and the judge approved your request to resume your maiden name.
Under Massachusetts law you may start using your new name whenever you want.
It is a simple process to change your name with Social Security, check... View More 
answered on Jul 10, 2018
Yes, you should continue to pay the child support order until you file a motion for modification to change a temporary order for child support. If the child support order is the result of a judgement you must file a complaint for modification to change the Judgment providing for child support.
-My wife has no involvement/stake in the company at all.
-What method of company valuation should be used if there are only expenses so far and no income from business?
-I have not used a single cent of marital funds for the business.
-After the settlement, will my spouse... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2018
I agree with Lillian.
Having filed the divorce without the necessary prep work, which is obvious from your question, is a negative you must overcome with the advice of experienced counsel.
Keep in mind the basis of all property division is that All property owned by any spouse is... View More
My father's estate has been in probate for three years. Two of my sisters were assigned as executors of his will. One of my other sisters wasn't happy that it was taking so long so she threatened the sister in the no. 2 chair to sign her executor power over to her or she'll take her... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2018
You have the right to go to the Probate Court that is handling your father's estate. You were told the name of the Probate Court when your sister notified you as a result of filing your father's will for probate. Since you use the term executor, a term no longer used, it had to be as a... View More
How do I ask the court/judge to modify the JUDGEMENT for Grandparents Visits to state "Visits will be at the sole discretion of the Legal Guardian or void the JUDGEMENT?
answered on Jun 26, 2018
You can file immediately after. There is no waiting period.
answered on Jun 25, 2018
You go to the Family Court where you and your spouse last lived together. For example, if the two of you last lived in Lynn go to the Family Court on Federal Street in Salem. At the desk tell the clerk you want to file for divorce. You will be given a complaint for divorce and told how to fill it... View More
Other party agreed that supervised visits will remain in effect for one year, after which either party may file a Complaint for Modification. and party is attempting to modify a year after the actual court date not after a one year period of supervised visits. A pretrial is coming up in regards... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2018
You seem to ask 2 questions.
First, concerning modification, either party may seek a modification of an existing order if they can show a material change in facts since the first order.
As to the Pre- Trial, you say, among other things,: A pretrial is coming up in regards to... View More
I have to go back 10/1.but it said all discoveryshall be completed ny 9/18.what should i do.im allowed to send cards and gifts.she will not let the kids call me.as it was agreement.what should i do?
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Unfortunately your question is not clear as to what you are asking about and your back ground is not clear, e.g., as it was agreement.what should i do?
Let me speak generally, apparently you have received a Pre-Trial Order. Apparently, the Order is in two parts, first you were told that if... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2018
Your question is: [In a Massachusetts divorce], am I required to give half of a trust my uncle set up for me to my ex?
There is no law that requires this. The law only says that all property of both parties will be divided fairly. If the parties cannot agree on what is fair a judge of the... View More
The father went behind my back a couple of years ago to get custody. I was never inform by mail or any type of paper work. I was young and didn’t know I can fight back in court. I was scared of him also. Fast forward till now I was able to reach my daughter and found out she’s staying at the... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2018
You must file a complaint for modification, however at the same time you may file a motion for temporary custody.
Would this be considered a premarital asset. I want to know if the money can be subtracted from the amount I have to pay my spouse for the current house now that we are divorcing.
answered on May 31, 2018
First, all property owned by either party is marital property. So, property owned by you before the marriage is now marital property.
Second, Massachusetts is an "equity or fair" state. This means that the judge at the divorce trial will consider all the evidence then decide how... View More
on Child Abandonment because I am relocating from MA to TX in a month. Can he do this?
answered on May 31, 2018
His only reasonable right is to seek a custody child support order in the Family Court.
I’m on the process of divorce and I’m waiting on her to refinance the marital house so I can buy a house and take our children there with me every other weekend. Meanwhile I don’t have where to take the children so I have been staying in the couch of the marital house, where she lives, from... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
Your question is "Would it be fair to spend weekdays afternoon only til have a house?"
If there is no Family Court Order setting when you are with the children and when and if you can be in the Family Home then based on what you write it would be fair. While you are with the... View More
He kept her over night last night on a no over night order. His visits are from 10am-6:30pm on sundays. Due to the fact that I have not gone outside of the court order to his convenience, he pulled this move. He is not paying his ordered child support. He is trying everything he can to give me a... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
You wrote: Our original hearings have been in boston (sic),MA. I cannot make it to Boston to figure out from the court what I should do. My question is what can I and should I do?
In order to seek help from the Family Court you must appear in person.You may only seek help in the court you... View More
I’m the plantiff in a divorce case that is currently awaiting a pre-trial conference, which is scheduled in September. I’ve recently made the necessary decision to terminate my attorney. My attorney was officially notified today. I will not be retaining another lawyer. Aside from possibly... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2018
Your question:I am trying to determine if it is my responsibility to notify the defendants attorney of this matter, or if and how I’m required to officially notify the court.
Let's go in the order the judge will require. You cannot, on your own, "terminate" your lawyer once... View More
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