The following is a summary of highlights of the new Alimony Reform law in Massachusetts. Alimony: New Law Establishes Durational Limits Long Term marriages (greater than 20 years): Alimony will end at retirement age as defined by Social Security Act; 5 years or less: Maximum
Alimony reform in Massachusetts is an issue that has been discussed for years. On March 1, 2012, a new alimony law went into effect that completely changes the law in Massachusetts. Under the old law, the Court had no authority to set durational limits for
Additional Information: I have been married for 8 months, we have a 10 month old daughter. I just found out that my husband has a criminal background and has been using a fake name since I have known him. What are the requirements for an
Additional Information: My ex and I have agreed to lowered payments and we have drawn up a new agreement which we both signed and had notarized. Is what we did legally binding or can she sue me for back child support? ATTORNEY ANSWER: While parties
New Hampshire recently put into effect a much need mandatory self-disclosure rule for Family Division cases. Family Division Rule 1.25-A took effect on December 1, 2011. The rule is designed to streamline the discovery process by having the parties exchange certain required financial documents early
Additional Information: Seven years ago, while I was living in NJ, I was convicted of possession of a controlled substance. I’m in grad school now in Central Mass and was arrested on similar charges. I did some research and found that the possession law in
Additional Information: Our son was arrested for drug possession and is awaiting trial. You should also know that he was arrested nearby a school in Lowell. He has a court appointed lawyer but the lawyer hasn’t talked much to my son about it and hasn’t
The following is a summary of highlights of the new Alimony Reform law in Massachusetts. Alimony: New Law Establishes Durational Limits Long Term marriages (greater than 20 years): Alimony will end at retirement age as defined by Social Security Act; 5 years or less: Maximum
Alimony reform in Massachusetts is an issue that has been discussed for years. On March 1, 2012, a new alimony law went into effect that completely changes the law in Massachusetts. Under the old law, the Court had no authority to set durational limits for
Additional Information: I have been married for 8 months, we have a 10 month old daughter. I just found out that my husband has a criminal background and has been using a fake name since I have known him. What are the requirements for an
Additional Information: My ex and I have agreed to lowered payments and we have drawn up a new agreement which we both signed and had notarized. Is what we did legally binding or can she sue me for back child support? ATTORNEY ANSWER: While parties
New Hampshire recently put into effect a much need mandatory self-disclosure rule for Family Division cases. Family Division Rule 1.25-A took effect on December 1, 2011. The rule is designed to streamline the discovery process by having the parties exchange certain required financial documents early
Additional Information: Seven years ago, while I was living in NJ, I was convicted of possession of a controlled substance. I’m in grad school now in Central Mass and was arrested on similar charges. I did some research and found that the possession law in
Additional Information: Our son was arrested for drug possession and is awaiting trial. You should also know that he was arrested nearby a school in Lowell. He has a court appointed lawyer but the lawyer hasn’t talked much to my son about it and hasn’t
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