There are attorneys who specialize in sexual abuse cases and this is not really a family law question.

I don't know how long ago you were divorced and when the child support guidelines were calculated , so I can only generalize that the new Guidelines take the individual facts involved into consideration and your separation agreement seems to be in-line with your proposal. However, if she is... View More

Looks like it to me from what you have quoted, but there could well be other provisions or clauses and you should really review this with your divorce attorney .

If you have counsel the attorney should file a Motion for temporary orders concerning visitation so that this third person/romantic interest not be present during visitation as it is distressing for your child who is in therapy over the break up. You should also seriously consider engaging... View More

You should consider filing a Motion for a Fund to be paid for your retention of counsel if he does well financially and you are struggling.

This is a medium length marriage, but you have not stated how long you have not been together nor whether you lived together prior to marriage nor whether either of you came into the marriage with assets and pension/401(k)s and whether there was an increase in the assets/value since the marriage.... View More

Prior to a divorce judgment the property would still be marital property in Massachusetts and subject to equitable distribution. You should wait to purchase real estate until the divorce is concluded.

If the children have been living in Puerto Rico for more than 6 months, Massachusetts would not have jurisdiction. You would need to pursue a Custody Complaint or if there are extant orders/judgment in Divorce or Custody and Support, a Modification there .

No- he does not have any right to meet with a judge privately if that is what you mean. He also needs to proceed very carefully documenting the wifes abuse and outbursts too as in 2 seconds she will turn it around on him and claim he has abused her. And it is likely when a woman claims abuse that... View More

This depends upon the circumstances of the case. If there are issues which require immediate resolution, the parties often exchange their Rule 410 mandatory disclosures, and attend what is called a temporary hearing to establish the orders which will be in place during the divorce. These can be... View More

If there are no Court Orders nor is there even a divorce complaint filed, there is no impediment to husband doing so. Your friend should file for Divorce and engage counsel to protect her rights as she seems to be in the dark on same.

Yes you do. All income is to be reported.

For the definition of income for ALL support issues Google:

" Current CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES as amended June 15, 2018, I. Income Definition, A. Sources of Income

I need legal help to stop paying my ex alimony ?

Is your question: Do I need legal help to stop paying alimony? Sounds as if you do, based on what you have written. An attorney will file a Complaint for Modification with the court. The modification will seek to reduce your alimony... View More

You would need to file a Motion to Amend your Divorce Complaint to a 1A Joint Petition and file a Joint Petition for Divorce and the Affidavits of Irretrievable Breakdown .

You can certainly proceed without counsel. If you cannot afford an attorney, check with your local court to see if they have an "attorney for the day" program or legal aid to assist.

If you were divorced did you have a reference to custody and visitation in the agreement or in the Judgment post trial? If this is an unmarried parents Judgment of paternity or custody and support, then the issue of what custody there is would be addressed in that agreement and Judgment. You would... View More

If the child is adopted by you then the child support guidelines level of support would apply and child support orders can be sought regardless of whether visitation occurs.

The Court can impute income to him in calculating child support in an amount based upon his earnings history and educational background and the Court can order job search to occur also.

I have my own law firm so I am not on a salary and the advancement is dictated by what I will and won't do. My hours are basically a 40 hour week although sometimes more or less depending upon what I am working on and deadlines to complete work. I am a Probate and Family Law attorney and I... View More

The fact that the two homes are in your husband's name is irrelevant to your property division. However, if he purchased the homes prior to the marriage, or he can show that he made a significant pre-marital contribution to the homes, then he may be able to offset certain amounts from the... View More