Q: My mom deeded her home to me for $1. We figured that when she passed away, the home already being in my name would make things easier. Is her home a divisible asset if I divorce A: Here, I’d want to know a little bit more about the transaction and the property...
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What reimbursements are considered income when calculating child support?
Q: I travel for work. Are my reimbursements considered income when calculating child support? What about my car allowance? Cell phone reimbursement? A: The child support guidelines indicate that “income is defined as gross income from whatever source, regardless of...
I’m in the military. Which parts of my pay count as income
Over and above basic pay, members of military have a salary that is divided into many categories. Generally, all categories that provide income (basic pay), or that defray a personal cost are considered income for child support purposes. For example BAH...
Why Didn’t Cosby Go To Jail?
Q: why didn't Cosby have to go to jail after he was found guilty A: When a person is found guilty through the trial process, the next step is for the government to move for sentencing. Within that request, the government is always free to ask that the Court revoke...
Does the appeal bring up everything in the case or only what specifically is appealed?
Q: On appeal I would like to reassert arguments first made in a motion to dismiss that was denied. After final judgment, my timely appeal concerns the judgment in the overall case, but I did not appeal the decision on the motion to dismiss. Under these circumstances,...
Refusing to Include New Spouse in Communications Regarding Kids
My ex is refusing to include my new spouse in our communications about our kids. Can I legally obligate her to include my new spouse? It seems like this would be simple and would be good for our kids, but she won’t do it. Answer: I absolutely understand the...
Inherited Property in Division of Assets
Q: Can an inherited property be brought to the table in the division of assets in the state of Massachusetts? A: Inherited property questions, as many, are decided when looking at the facts and circumstances surrounding the property, the inheritance and the status of...
What happens at a Divorce Pre-trial Conference?
Q: What happens at a divorce pre-trial conference? A: Hi and thank you for your question! When a court assigns the case for pre-trial conference, the notice includes a mandate for a four way conference to take place with parties and their respective attorneys. This...
Do I Have to Pay for Child’s College?
Q: I have a 18 year old daughter I was never married to her mother there has never been a court issued for me to pay any kind of support I have not been in this child life at anytime do to her mother not wanting me to but now that she is 18 can the mother turn me in...
Do I Have to Allow Husband’s New Wife To Pick Up Child?
Q: if the child's father has visitation but his wife shows up do I have to give my child to the wife even if the order is between me and her father? A: Hi, and thank you for your question. Parents often send a relative to retrieve the child for parenting time. We all...