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My wife has hired a LAR and she is requesting me to provide my Financial Statement for her to prepare the separation agreement. I do not want to disclose my income details until i have an agreement reached. Is it mandatory for me to provide my Financial Statement for separation agreement... View More 
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Such financial statements are filed in Court as part of a divorce proceeding. Is there a case filed? Or is this a collaborative divorce mediation process? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney.... View More
My husband has already paid for an online divorce through NY he says he has to just download it and get it notarized, I have spoken with a lawyer and he suggest I still file in MA and have him serverd that way I will not have to travel to NY for anything regarding court issues and I am going to... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2017
Since you and your child are in MA, it sounds like a good idea to file in MA. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. 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... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2017
Child support is based upon the child support guidelines and there is no difference as to whether fault is involved for support of children. Spousal support is generally tagged to the length of the marriage and various factors having to do with the parties circumstances, is governed by a specific... View More
Can I get a different judge to hear my case?
answered on Dec 9, 2016
You cannot shop around for favorable judges, but you can hire a great attorney. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. 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... View More
My wife is an alcoholic for almost 2 years..
and has a 16 years old daughter that constantly abuse my wife and I... ( she also uses drugs in the house) but my wife keeps defending her daughter not matter what ..
I feel like I'm being abuse daily for not being considered
answered on Jan 18, 2017
You can file for a restraining order and/or divorce. You can report the abuse to the police.
Also see: https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/vawa_factsheet.pdf
The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2016
Generally, annulments are available in very rare circumstances, e.g, fraud, mutual mistake, lack of consent. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any... View More
Since they are almost the same amount, my ex wife and I are going to just each take one -- question, who pays the taxes on the fund my wife takes?
answered on Oct 25, 2016
Hello, Normally there would be a Domestic Relations Order designating the terms of who gets what percentage of your pension up to the date of divorce, generally, this is what you would need to state in your divorce/separation agreement to avoid tax consequence of the transfer . Be careful that... View More
Providing EVIDENCE that the parties had economic marital partnership.
1-let me put this in perspective I am talking cohabitation between the years 1974 through 1979 and then an additional 16 years of marriage.
2- I have spoken with the utility companies who tell me they do not... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You may submit your own testimony as well as any witness testimony you have. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
He changed the bank accounts where his personal account gets most of his check and our joint account gets 350 and is always over drawn. He Claims he Doesn't feel the same way about me anymore. Of course from our phone bill he's been in contact with someone else since he's started... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
See: http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/rules-of-court/probate/pfc-supp/srpc411.html
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
she is original from canada and moved back there. we got married almost two years ago.
answered on Sep 23, 2016
Ok so she was living in Massachusetts with you and then left with the children after less than 3 months. Sounds like a Canada case particularly if the children have been in Canada for over 6 months.
Family was living in Canada, husband physically abusive, wife & kids escaped & now living in MA. Low income, younger daughter dealing with OCD & PTSD issues, need help with divorce proceedings, custody, need to prevent husband from contacting children.
answered on Sep 22, 2016
How long have you been in Massachusetts and did husband live in Massachusetts at some point? There are complicated jurisdictional issues and I urge you to make an appointment with a lawyer to go over all of the facts.
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... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2016
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... View More
Child is 6, mom does not want every other week or splitting the weeks, feels not good for the child.
answered on Oct 8, 2016
Routine and structure is important for the child so the Court is not likely to take primary physical custody away from one parent to a 50/50 split arrangement unless you can show a material change is circumstances that would merit the relief you are seeking.
Plaintiff wants child custody, child support, and wants def to vacate the marital home (rented).
Defendant has proof that plaintiff has been and is still currently engaging in adulterous activity. The plaintiff struggles with alcoholism and has victimized the defendant by way of... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2016
The focus should be on the effects on the children of plaintiff's conduct and the adultery is not so much of a concern to the Court from my experience.
Do I need a court order or can I just do it myself?
answered on Feb 8, 2017
If you're the owner, you can request such transcripts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
See my answer to your identical question here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
My son has been living with his girlfriend for a couple of months now. She (Mary) is presently going through a divorce and it should be final in a couple of months. Her ex-husband is taking her to court for full custody of her 5 yo son. He said it is because my son is living with her. Currently... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Child support is based on the parties' declaration of all income and expenses. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
I got married in Iran in 2011; petitioned for my wife to join me here in the US.
In 2014 I filed for divorce. Since we got married in Iran, we need to also
get Sharia divorce and have it registered in Iran consulate. Otherwise,
my wife can file for a divorce in Iran where... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You can also file for divorce here if you reside here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Yes, copies should suffice where the original is not reasonably available. Have you contacted the marriage certificate clerk in the county where you married, though? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
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