Family Law

Child custody Visitation schedules Child support Alimony Health insurance coverage for children.

If children are involved in the divorce, the divorce agreement may also include health insurance coverage for them. Typically, one or both parents will be required to provide health insurance for the children, and the costs may be divided between the parents based on their respective financial resources and other factors.

Yes, child support and custody arrangements can be modified if there has been a significant change in circumstances. Such as, change in income or living arrangements. However, you will need to petition the court for a modification and demonstrate why the change is necessary.

Massachusetts has child support guidelines that take into account the income of both parents, the number of children, the cost of childcare and health insurance. Child support payments are typically made by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent.

Child custody in Massachusetts is determined based on the best interests of the child. The court considers factors such as each parent’s ability to provide for the child’s physical and emotional needs. The child’s relationship with each parent, and any history of abuse or neglect. Custody can be joint (shared) or sole (one parent has [...]