Boston Family Law Attorneys Advise on Child Support Issues
Parents who are divorced, separated or never married can expect to pay child support in the case of the non-custodial parent, or receive child support in the case of the custodial parent. Child support is not automatic, but must be ordered by the court after filing of one of the following complaints:
- Complaint for a 209 protective order
- Complaint for a divorce
- Complaint to establish paternity
- Complaint for support — custody — visitation
- Complaint for custody
- Complaint for support
- Complaint for modification
- Complaint for separate support ("legal separation")
Child support laws in Massachusetts provide specific guidelines for the court to consider in a divorce case. Based on individual incomes, expenses and many other factors, the guidelines make child support in Massachusetts some of the most expensive in the country for the paying parent.
From helping educate clients about custody and support obligations, to dealing with payments in arrears or making modifications as circumstances change, Dane Shulman Associates offers more than five decades of skilled and attentive legal representation that can make difference in the lives of your family.
Massachusetts Child Support Representation: for Parents and Children
Our comprehensive legal services help ensure that we maintain a consistent, comfortable approach to resolving your legal challenges. Other legal issues such as bankruptcy or grandparents' involvement in child raising can be addressed by our attorneys. At Dane Shulman Associates, LLC, our divorce, child support and custody lawyers are here to protect your future and that of your children. Contact us or call us today to schedule a consultation.
