Shrewsbury, MA asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Massachusetts

Q: Is it worth going back for modification?

I am in the process of going back for modification of my child support and alimony. We share fifty fifty custody. I have been out of work for over two years with back surgeries and I am trying to get social security disability. Because I am not able to do anything more clinically (I am a nurse) I am going back for my masters in nursing education. Do I have a case? My ex husbands answer is that he should not have to pay due to attrition.

I live alone in a single family home. I currently have no income as my workers comp just got shut as I signed a form that I was not aware did that. I am having severe pain that is explained on the MRIs and awaiting a spinal cord stimulator. Iam in the process of trying to get that sixty percent of my pay back. I graduate next June and will hopefully have a job by December.

I guess it was silly not bringing him back when I went out of work June of 2014 but I never thought I would be here four surgeries later. How do I afford a lawyer?

1 Lawyer Answer
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: A motion for modification of support may be in order. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. If you cannot afford one, access self-help resources at your local County law library. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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