Upton, MA asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Massachusetts

Q: If a parent has lost all custody due to a restraining order, is that parent responsible for their half of child costs

Parent has lost all custody due to a restraining order being pulled against her and her boyfriend by myself, on behalf of our child. In our modified agreement/judgment prior to the restraining order, she was responsible for half of the cost of childcare, medical bills (I pay for insurance by my own choice) and extracurricular activities. Now that she no longer has any custody, is she still responsible for this specific stipulation in the agreement?

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Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: The Financial Orders are still existing and are in effect unless modified or vacated which they apparently have not been. The failure to comply entitles you to bring a Contempt action.

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