Your question: "My question what rights do I have to be included in the outcome of the estate distribution among my wife and her siblings ?"

Based only on what you write, none.

It looks like it is a marital asset to be divided equitably by the Probate Court if the parties are unable to agree on property distribution. You have not stated the duration of the marriage or other circumstances so assuming at least 10 years it is possible that the Court would assign 50% of the... View More

You can try Western Mass Legal services or Western New England Law school.

You need to also speak with a bankruptcy attorney as your asset division would potentially be affected thereby. Why are you both not filing for bankruptcy?

Sounds like she is subjecting herself to a Contempt Complaint. Please review your separation agreement for what her obligations are and if all conditions are met and start first with a courteous explanatory letter indicating the Contempt if she removes your coverage. Your damages could well... View More

Was father a resident of Puerto Rico at the time of his death? If he was, then Puerto Rico's laws would govern.

So, was there a recent Modification of Custody and Support? If you just agreed to this division and did not list orthodontia as an extraordinary expense to be agreed upon this murkies up the waters. It can be considered an extraordinary or unnecessary expense by some Judges. Are you sure you cannot... View More

If the Court reduces your child support it could be retroactive to the date of service of the Modification Complaint, but you will need to address that with the Court since most orders are prospective.

You have not stated whether there is a divorce compliant pending and if so this home sale unless you agreed to sell same is a violation of the automatic asset restraining order which is stated on the divorce summons and would be a contempt - your attorney can file same and note that the proceeds... View More

I would think that the arbitrator would have an obligation to complete a ruling under the arbitration contract ( an agreement which specifies duties and remuneration ) with him or her and that the attorneys involved in the arbitration need to get ahold of this individual .

So he had the 401(k) plan while you were married? If it was not addressed in the divorce it may be because there were trade offs with other assets in property division or the timing of when he got the job. Have you asked your divorce counsel?

It can be used as a defense to the request for an increase in child support but not to lower an existing child support order.

If the other spouse is not agreeable to the Separation Agreement proposed or to the divorce, then you will need to file a divorce complaint and obtain a summons to have him or her served with the divorce complaint and summons. You should consider engaging divorce counsel to navigate the divorce... View More

First of all, has husband already agreed on a buyout figure with you as part of a Separation Agreement? If so, the document should have timing of the refinance specified and you should determine as soon as possible your ability to qualify to have the refinance buyout . The tax laws can and do... View More

Your question is very confusing. Are you seeking to file a legal malpractice claim? If so, that is an area of specialization and you can inquire using this forum. If you are seeking pro bono legal assistance, also, then there are some resources which may be available to you . You need to tailor... View More

No. But your child support payment should not be decreased, as is now the standard for when a child reaches the age of 18.

Is husband incarcerated? He can still enter into a divorce Separation Agreement but the logistics are harder if he is. You have not stated enough information to determine whether the agreement is fair and reasonable and this is the Court's standard needed for a divorce to be approved of by the... View More

Recordings are not permitted without consent of the recorded person in Massachusetts. Your mother is authorized to inform him it is unacceptable behavior and may need to address this behavior which is likely being prompted by his father via a Modification of the terms of visitation and possibly... View More

So in divorce there is property division and debt division and also the issues of spousal support and medical insurance coverage . There is no one size fits all answer to your question because the factors which the Court analyzes 9n making spousal support determinations are statutory and also... View More

This is not a typical construction of a decision concerning the child's health and education and recreation. Does your stipulation discuss this question of additional children ? I've never seen this coming up! It sounds like an intrusion and could well be a violation of public policy that... View More