When Circumstances Change: Modifying Child Custody, Child Support, or Alimony in Massachusetts
Family law orders such as child custody, child support, and alimony are based on the circumstances at the time the order was issued. But life rarely stays the same. When material changes occur—such as a job loss, relocation, or changes in a child’s needs—it may be possible to seek a legal modification to an existing […]
How do I ensure shared custody of our daughter?
Additional Info: I am getting a divorce and my husband and I are on good terms for the most part. We live in Wellesley MA and have agreed that I will stay in the house and have agreed to shared custody of our daughter. His lawyer sent me papers but stated quite a few things […]
What can we do to get visitation or custody?
Additional Information: Our son, his girlfriend and their baby have been living with me in our Needham home. I took care of the baby while he was finishing high school. He is now doing online college courses and taking care of the baby. The baby’s mother has found a new boyfriend and took the baby […]
Can my ex petition for joint custody after all these years?
Additional Information: I have been divorced almost 10 years now and was awarded sole custody of our now 16 year-old son. My ex-wife has recently expressed an interest in now forming a relationship him. My question is can my wife petition for a divorce modification for joint custody now? My son and I live in […]
Child Custody order can not favor one parent’s religion
There’s no question that a child custody order in a divorce case can take the parents’ religion – and the children’s religious education and observance – into account. But a recent divorce case shows that a child custody order that goes too far in favor of one parent’s religion might not be okay. In this […]