Here are important Massachusetts cases on child support when the child is over the age of 18: Barnes v. Devlin, 84 Mass. App. Ct. 159 (2013) A father could not unilaterally stop paying child support under an agreed-upon separation agreement. His "proper recourse, as...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can pay benefits to the Massachusetts family members of someone who is disabled and unable to work. Spouses, children and even ex-spouses of someone receiving SSDI benefits may qualify for their own monthly payments. Each...
When the Massachusetts probate court makes a child support order, it also orders that the child support payments be made by "income assignment" through the Department of Revenue. This means that the employer of the person paying child support deducts the child support...
The Massachusetts court can make orders for support, maintenance, and education for children between 18 and 21, if they live with their parent and are mainly dependent on that parent for their maintenance. The court can also make these orders for 21 and 22 year olds...
As a general rule, there is no connection between paying child support in Massachusetts and parenting time or visitation rights. The court orders parenting time or visitation when it is in the best interest of the child. Paying child support does not automatically...
A Massachusetts child support order must include health care coverage. Parents can: Provide health care coverage through their employer. Buy health care coverage on their own. Get health care coverage for their children through MassHealth. Give the court a written...
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...