It's not always easy to determine who the father of a child is; sometimes, the mother won't want the DNA test completed or doesn't want to comply since she and the father aren't getting along or aren't dating or seeing each other. If that's what's happening in your...
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Massachusetts gay marriages: You may not be entitled to a divorce
When same-sex couples get married in Massachusetts, they are extended the same rights as those who are not in same-sex relationships. While this works for those who stay in Massachusetts, it does pose the question of what happens to people who were legally married in...
How does Massachusetts implement administrative enforcement?
In Massachusetts, those who don't pay their child support can be forced to do so through administrative enforcement. The Child Support Enforcement Division is responsible for collecting and enforcing child support and does so through a fully automated program. That...
Patrick Dempsey’s divorce: Wife requests child custody, alimony
A divorce is something no one in Massachusetts wants to have to go through, but sometimes marriages simply don't work out. When children are involved, child custody can be a contentious topic to speak on, and it can leave ex-husbands and wives fighting over their...
The difference between at- and no-fault divorces in Massachusetts
The State of Massachusetts has a specific set of terms that describes what a divorce is and is not. Overall, a divorce is actually a process for legally ending a marriage. Unlike some states, Massachusetts-based divorces can be cited as "fault" or "no-fault." There...
Get the compensation you need for support after a divorce
After going through a separation or divorce, you may think all the battles are over. Your child support arrangements are made, and custody has been determined. What happens when those determinations aren't upheld, and you end up losing out on child support or time...
Why child support guidelines are used in Massachusetts
Child support guidelines may make you feel uncomfortable during a divorce or child custody case, but they are there for good reason. While you may think some guidelines are too lenient or not lenient enough, these guidelines are there to protect your child from...
When is the most popular time to divorce in Massachusetts?
If you're wondering which time of year ends up being the one with the most divorces, you probably aren't alone. It would seem that winter is when most people decide to cut themselves loose. Why is that? It could be the cold in some areas resulting in more stress and...
Slash heads for a divorce from wife of 13 years
If you're a fan of rock, then you may have heard the news that rocker Slash has decided to separate and divorce from his wife of 13 years. He filed the paperwork in Los Angeles, according to the report from December 30, citing irreconcilable differences with his...
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star faces divorce after 21 years of marriage
As someone going through a divorce in Massachusetts, the last thing you want to do is have to worry about your divorce haunting you due to child support, spousal support or other factors that weigh you down in the future. As your divorce progresses, defending your...
