As a parent of a child in Massachusetts, you typically have some rights to child support from the other parent. You do need to be entitled to those payments, though. If you can answer these questions with "yes," then you likely are eligible to receive child...
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Your rights and family law in Massachusetts
As a family in Massachusetts that may struggle with some legal issues, it's important to know that you always have someone on your side. Whether you're facing a divorce or problem with paternity in Massachusetts, you deserve the support and information necessary to...
Kris Jenner files for divorce from celebrity husband
If you enjoy reading about celebrity news, then you may have heard about Kris Jenner filing for divorce from her husband, Bruce Jenner. The September 22 news release has reported that the woman filed for divorce after being married to Bruce Jenner for 23 years.The...
Your paternity rights: The right to your child in Massachusetts
Paternity is an important factor in raising a child. To the courts, it makes the difference between visitation and custody rights along with the child support payments you'd need to make. Establishing paternity is vital, because without it, you have few rights as a...
Paternity: Your rights as a father or to not be a father
Are you the father of a child or want to know if you're the father of a child? In many situations, you may want to prove your paternity or lack of paternity for a child. You can voluntarily affirm that you're a child's father, but you may also want to have paternity...
What people regret about divorce in Massachusetts
Before deciding to go forward with a divorce in Massachusetts, people may wonder what they are going to regret when all is said and done. Even if they know that the divorce is the best option in their situation, they are still going to be curious about it. Well,...
Access child support: Non-married couples in Massachusetts
Would you know how to approach someone who you weren't married to about child support? Child support for non-married parents can be a difficult point of contention for parents; it's necessary for a child to have the financial support he needs, but how much should a...
How do you see what child support you received in Massachusetts?
Knowing the amount of child support coming into your bank account is important if you're the sole or primary custodian of your child. If you're entitled to $300, you want to know that you've received all of that money, since your child's other parent should be...
Divorces in Massachusetts: How much will you spend?
How much does a divorce really cost? There are several factors, but reports have indicated that the generally accepted average is between $15,000 and $20,000. Essentially, you'll be paying as much as you did to get married to divorce; maybe even more.There are some...
Duchovny and Leoni split finalized; Leoni gains spousal support
If you're interested in celebrity news, then you might have heard about the finalization of the divorce of David Duchovny and Tea Leoni. An Aug. 9 report stated that the pair officially split up around three years ago, but Duchovny only filed for divorce in June 2014....