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...
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People risk fraud to help others avoid child support
A very strange new industry, one that runs the risk of bringing about fraud charges, has sprung up on the Internet. People are using popular garage sale websites and auction sites to put up listings to sell off lottery tickets that have proven to be losers. One man...
Social media helps locate non-payers of child support
Here's something interesting to think about if you're going through divorce or struggling to get child support from your ex in Massachusetts. Social media is a great way to stay connected, but social media can also be used in court.According to a story from July 17,...
Berry to pay $16,000 per month in child support
If you're concerned about getting enough child support or having to pay too much child support in Massachusetts, it's wise to consider your options before heading to court. There may be a way to settle on an amount that is fair to your child and yourself without...
Man ordered to stop having kids until child support is paid
When Massachusetts parents fail to pay child support, they can face many penalties, including wage garnishments, intercepted tax refunds, revocation of professional licenses and even jail time in extreme cases. But can a person be banned from having more children...
Parents may see casino jackpots go toward child support bill
In Massachusetts, state law intercepts gambling winnings over $600 if the person owes child support. More and more states are putting this law in place, with Ohio being the latest to consider such actions.House Bill 483 would seize gambling winnings if the winner is...
Rapper Ludacris embroiled in child support case
Babies are born every single day in Massachusetts. Each baby is born into a different family situation. Some go home with two parents while others go home with a single parent. In the case of single parents, many times there are child support issues for the parents to...
Failure to pay child support could result in jail time
Anyone with children knows that raising them is an expensive endeavor. In the best of situations, many parents have problems making ends meet. However, some people rely on a co-parent to help with the costs of caring for children. When this person fails to provide...
Ex-wife of John Cryer seeks child support modification
It is often difficult for some people to relate to the lifestyles of the rich and famous. While they earn a large pay check, they also work long hours and often live with their life on display for the whole world to see. One star, John Cryer, is going through what...
Termination of parental rights means no child support
The majority of people know what their responsibilities are when it comes to caring for their children. Unfortunately for parents who have had their parental rights terminated, the issues of what they are legally responsible for becomes murky. However, a recent ruling...