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Spousal support, also known as alimony, is court-ordered financial support paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce. It is a contentious issue, sometimes even more so than child custody or asset division.

Both parents are legally obligated to provide for their children. If the parents separate, this expectation is continued through the process of child support.

The amount of child support you or your ex-spouse pays may have been sufficient when the court made the ruling, but sometimes what worked previously doesn’t work for the long haul.

Grandparents do have legal rights, however, regarding visitation, may require a court order under Massachusetts law.

In the state of Massachusetts, a court granted annulment means your marriage never legally happened. Each state’s legislative code sets specific guidelines for what constitutes an annullable marriage.

When it comes to child custody, many people agree that joint custody is the best option. After all, it allows the child to spend time with both parents, and it allows both parents to be able to see their child. Plus, it also helps break up the financial cost of taking care of the child, which can make things easier for everyone who is involved.

Clients meet with you and present one side of a situation. This is account is solely from how the Client views their situation. The lawyer provides legal advice based upon that information.

Massachusetts law determines child custody cases on the basis of the “best interest of the child.” The best interest of the child drives every decision the court makes, including the amount of time the child will spend with each parent (“parenting time”), as well as the amount of child support the non-custodial parent will pay the custodial parent.

When it comes to divorce in Massachusetts, everything related to finances must be fully disclosed. This includes every single asset, purchased together or otherwise, as well as all accumulated debts. Each spouse is instructed to report known findings through a financial affidavit.