When it comes to a Massachusetts divorce, not all separation agreements are created equal. In fact, a well-crafted agreement can provide a divorcing spouse with a degree of economic protection that far surpasses what would be guaranteed by state law. That's one lesson...
Registering a child support/custody order that was obtained in another state or even in another country is accomplished in Massachusetts by following the procedure outlined in M.G.L. c. 209D. To register your out-of-state order, you will need the following: (1) a...
Whether you are the payor or recipient of child support in Massachusetts, there are 5 tax rules you should be aware of. CHILD SUPPORT - DEPENDENCY EXEMPTION - FIVE (5) RULES 1.Taxable v. Deductible. Receipt of child support is not reported as taxable income and child...
Even if Massachusetts parents have joint physical custody, child support can still be ordered because the purpose of child support is to ensure the children are adequately provided for. The belief is that the children have a right to benefit from the income of both...
Even if parents have joint physical custody, child support can still be ordered. This is because the purpose of child support is to ensure the children are adequately provided for regardless of where they reside. The belief is that the children have a right to benefit...
The hope is that when parents don't live together, they both understand it is their obligation, both legally and morally, to step up and care for their children. Part of doing so means that both of them should take some financial responsibility for the children, often...
If you've done some research, you probably know that child support in Massachusetts is calculated by using a set of guidelines prepared by state officials. These guidelines rely on a formula to balance income and expenses and then apportion the costs of raising the...
One order, one court with exclusive jurisdiction. That is the core concept of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act ("UIFSA"), M.G.L. c. 209D. UIFSA seeks to solve the problem of conflicting support orders issued by courts in different jurisdictions. UIFSA...