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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: My wife's divorce agreement says he waves the right to collect child support. How can the state make her pay him now?

She gave up custody because she couldn't afford to raise them in the manner they were use to. He recently went on welfare for a few months while he was sick. The state took her to court. Now he is working and she is still paying $250wk. He agreed not to collect child support and the gudge... View More

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
answered on Aug 1, 2017

Both parents are under the legal obligation to support their children and child support cannot be waived unless there is an alternate methodology for their support that the Court specifically approves of. If he is working your wife can investigate whether there should be a Modification of child... View More

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Q: We live in MA with our 2 kids (8 & 16). Another mom from Connecticut is trying to get child support for their 3 y/o.

Will the courts take into account him caring for our 2 children at home?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jul 26, 2017

The courts should consider such financial expenditures as this. Is she filing in CT or MA for support?

More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: Child support

No they were never married... A lady went to visit him at DOC and said he will be charged 80 dollars a week for child support bc the mother named him father. But he never signed a birth certificate. Never took a DNA test. And we're never married. She did request paternity through the court a... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jul 26, 2017

He can file for paternity declaration in court, and if he's not the father he can request a dismissal of the support order. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: Child support question.

My boyfriend is currently incarcerated a lady from child support services went to visit him and told him he will be charged 80 dollars a week in child support. ... The child the support is being taken for is questionable. My boyfriend never signed a birth certificate... And does not believe the... View More

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
answered on Jul 20, 2017

Was he married to the child's mother? If not, there would have been a Paternity Petition or an Acknowledgment of Paternity.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: do i need to tell my kids mom where i go with my kids at all time or only when i leave out of state
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jul 14, 2017

What are the court orders about that? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More

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Q: DOR attaches paycheck for support. Oldest has graduated from college. Do I need to file for modification or does DOR?

3 children covered by support order, oldest recently graduated from college, other 2 still covered by support order. Who files for the modification, DOR or one of parents?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jul 14, 2017

You would need to file to modify or terminate child support orders. What are the terms of the standing orders? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More

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Q: If I co-sign for a car, can child support try to take it if I owe some past due money?

Thinking about co-signing for a car loan to help my girlfriend. I owe some back child support from my ex in the amount of about $5000. I currently make payments and arrears every 2 weeks. If I co-sign, can child support come after both of us and try to take the vehicle? Thanks so much guys!!

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jun 25, 2017

Your assets can be attached by a court in a child support action. 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... View More

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Q: My son recently turned 18 and his father said that he will no longer pay child support. Can he do that?

My son lives with me Monday through Saturday. I've heard that the non-custodial parent must pay child support until the child is 21 as long as the child is still living with the custodial parent, is this true?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jun 16, 2017

What does the court order say re: support termination? 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

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Q: My daughter's father doesn't have the money to pay his back child support but has money to go car shopping. What to do?

My child support case hasn't made it to court yet but my CSE account online says that "parent to pay was sent an annual notice of deliquency" I'm assuming that I see this activity on my account because he owes back child support for his first 2 children. He works and also does a... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jun 15, 2017

You may be able to bring a motion for contempt of the support order, and you might request a modification of the order based on new financial information. 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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: What are my rights

I was in an abusive relationship to which my daughter was born. I have since left said person and am married with two other children. I went to file a petition for name change so my daughter who lives with us full time may have the same last name as her brothers and mom and dad. My daughters bio... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jun 9, 2017

You can contest visitation and custody based on the recent evidence of abuse and mental instability, but it depends on all the facts. 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... View More

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Q: AD Military: If I father a child outside a Hague treaty country. Can the US military still enforce child support on me?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jun 6, 2017

If you're a US citizen in the US Military, then I see no reason why not. Why do you want to avoid paying child support? 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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: Hi my daughters grandfather is a lawyer.Can he represent his son in a custody case.Is this a conflict of interest.

My daughter has a good relationship with her grandfather.Im worried if he can represent her father that would destroy their relationship.Thank you!

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on May 24, 2017

See my prior answer. 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 on my law practice... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: Hi I live in MA and my sons father and I have a child support agreement out of court but need court oder now.

I applied for a mortgage and they require a court order to prove child support amount. We have a voluntary agreement for the amount but the woman there said it will take 6 months to get the court order and a lot of paper work. We have a mutual agreement, is there a faster process?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on May 6, 2017

If the bank needs a court judgment as proof, then you have to file for child support in court. 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,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: Can proving my daughter's father's a drug dealer get him arrested?

I now have 20 videos or so proving my daughter's father is a drug dealer. Each video shows large amounts of marijuana. Which is WAY pass the legal amount for an individual to have in the state of MA. Getting him arrested wouldn't be in my best of interest because he has 3 children to... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Apr 21, 2017

See my answer to your identical question. 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 on my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: Can video proof that my daughter's father's a drug dealer get him arrested?

I now have 20 videos or so proving my daughter's father is a drug dealer. Each video shows large amounts of marijuana. Which is WAY more than the legal amount for an individual to have in the state of MA. Getting him arrested wouldn't be in my best of interest because he has 3 children to... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Apr 21, 2017

You can report this to the police. You can file for related child custody and support orders.

See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/

More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an...
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Q: Can video proof of my daughter's father selling drugs as income be used in court to determine child support?

I have video proof (13 videos, all recorded on different days) that my daughter's father is selling drugs as income. He uses snapchat to gain clients. I also have proof that he is selling merchandise and doing club promotions as well to earn income. I just want to know if this all can be used... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Apr 18, 2017

You can use such evidence to contest child custody and visitation, which in turn may affect child support amounts. You can also submit evidence if he's failing to disclose all sources of income, as such actions are considered fraud on the court and a basis for sanctions and a crime.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Child Custody for Massachusetts on
Q: Can a judge order my daughter's father to sign her birth certificate and documents to get her passport?

My child support case is coming up soon and I'm trying to get all the documents I need ready. I do not have any contact with the father and I need for him to sign for her passport. Can the judge order him to do so once the child support order is in place? As well as sign for her birth certificate?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Apr 17, 2017

Yes. See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: My daughters father is taking me to court because he has no job and dosn t want to pay child suppory

He has never met He r. She is 11. I got DNA test when she was 3 they started making him pay child support. He has no job and is now taking me to court to get rid of the child support. They won't take my child support just because he can t get a job will they?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Apr 17, 2017

If he has no funds, he cannot be forced to pay child support. If he owes arrears, he'll have to pay those once he has funds. Is he lying about his income or hiding sources of income? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Massachusetts on
Q: Child born prior to marriage, he is on birth cert. Now getting divorced, denying paternity but wants visitation???

Father signed acknowledgement of paternity to be on birth certificate. We eventually wed, but now going through a divorce. In a motion, he stated there is no proof our daughter is his and that he should not have to pay child support. However, he wants visitations. He lives in Florida and we live... View More

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
answered on Apr 4, 2017

He cannot challenge Paternity but he can seek visitation , however. The waffling about his level of interest in the child is a concern which you should bring up to the Court in establishing visitation if he indeed seeks it.

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Q: DOR was unable to answer my question. Can a home paternity test be used in court?

A date has not been set for me to establish paternity yet and my daughter's brother's mother would like for me to be a witness in her child support case (which is coming up some time soon). But there needs to be proof that they are siblings.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 17, 2017

It's best to use a test in a professional lab as evidence of paternity. 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

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