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 […]
Can an order for child support be modified without going to court in MA?
Additional Info: My ex-wife and I agreed to lower child support payments. Our youngest son is now in public school and we no longer have the pay the exorbitant daycare expense in Wayland. Can an order for child support be modified without going to court? We modified the divorce agreement and both signed it and […]
I just got laid off. Can I request my ex provide additional support?
Additional Information: My ex-husband provides child support and alimony and I just got laid off from my job. We live in the Greater Boston area and I won’t be able to make rent without additional support if I don’t find a job in the next month or so. Is it possible to modify the provisions […]