Child support orders are the method through which a court sets the terms concerning financial support of a child. In a divorce, a child support order will be entered as part of the process when parents have one or more children. Child support orders can also be request by an unmarried custodial parent of a…
Massachusetts upholds domestic partner’s legal rights as parent
Massachusetts continues to pave the way for the rights of same-sex domestic partners. In a new decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, a California domestic partnership was held to be equivalent to a marriage in Massachusetts. Worcester family law will undoubtedly be affected as the court also held that children born after the domestic…
Massachusetts Convicted Felon Seeks Child Visitation Rights
Child custody disputes are emotional for both parents and children. As the parties try to reach an agreement over visitation rights, tensions may build as both parents worry about their child’s welfare. If the parties cannot reach an agreement, the court system is called upon to make a decision. Courts in a Massachusetts child custody…
Taking Paternity Testing On the Road: A New Trend in Establishing Paternity?
Unmarried parents in Massachusetts may deal with many issues when preparing to raise their children, including child custody, child support payments and visitation schedules. Determining paternity is often the first step before addressing any of these issues. An East Coast man is taking a fast and blunt approach to the matter of paternity testing and…