According to the new MA Child Support Guidelines which went into effect in September 2017, the answer is … maybe. The new guidelines dictate that the Court has the, “discretion either to order or to decline to order a parent to contribute to post-secondary educational expenses. Contribution to post-secondary educational expenses is not presumptive.” The …
The MA Statute that dictates how long child support must be paid is M.G.L.A. c. 208, §28. Most people understand that they are required to pay child support for a child who is under the age of 18, or still in high school, whichever last occurs. The fact is, however, that c. 208, §28, allows …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Most couples don’t think about separate versus marital property when they marry, unless they both have considerable assets of their own and/or get a prenuptial agreement. However, it’s important to understand those two concepts. For …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, December 14, 2017. The holiday season is many people’s favorite time of year. For too many, however, the stress of what often feels like forced interaction with family members, coupled with the strain of air or car travel is …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Parents with exes who are earning all or part of their income as contract employees can have a difficult time getting the child support they’ve been ordered by the court to receive if the parent ordered …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. As law enforcement officials have tried to make sense of the numerous mass shootings we’ve had in this country in recent years, they’ve found a common trait among many of the gunman — a history of …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, November 23, 2017. When couples with children divorce, many want their kids to maintain their relationships with their co-parent’s family. It’s often grandparents lobbying to maintain their relationships with the kids. However, it’s essential not to forget about other …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Friday, November 17, 2017. The alimony laws of Massachusetts can be complex, but if you are going through a divorce, it is worth trying to learn as much as you can about them. One thing that you have to know is …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, November 17, 2016. For many families, the holidays are less than convivial gatherings because of traumatic episodes marred by domestic violence. When extended families gather together, emotions can run high, especially when alcohol is consumed. This can lead to …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Friday, November 17, 2017. The alimony laws of Massachusetts can be complex, but if you are going through a divorce, it is worth trying to learn as much as you can about them. One thing that you have to know is …