Determining Child Support in Massachusetts
Child support is determined by the Massachusetts state child support guidelines. The amount is determined by a formula that considers both parties' incomes. The court will consider deviating from the guidelines if the facts warrant a deviation. Our law firm is very familiar with the child support guidelines and understands what the courts consider persuasive when determining a deviation from the guideline amount.
Contact our Burlington child support attorneys today. Call Prousalis & Papantonakis, P.C., at 339-203-4797 to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to discuss your legal needs today.
Determining Alimony in Massachusetts
Unlike child support, there is no set formula for determining the amount or duration of alimony. The judge looks at whether there is an ability to pay and whether there is a need for maintenance. The court looks at a number of different factors, including:
- Length of the marriage
- Activity of the parties during the marriage
- Whether or not there are children
- Whether or not one person has left a job in order to care for the family
- The parties' ability to accumulate income and assets in the future
- Whether or not one party owns a business
- Whether or not there has been any domestic abuse during the marriage
- Whether or not either party had an extramarital affair
These factors affect the length, amount and permanency of the alimony award. Whether or not you need alimony, or you oppose alimony in your divorce, it is important to have experienced alimony representation on your side to persuasively present these factors to the court. Contact the lawyer at Prousalis & Papantonakis, P.C., today.
Modifying Child Support and Alimony Obligations
Both child support and alimony can be modified when there has been a change in circumstances. However, because Massachusetts operates on a one-judge system, the same judge who awards or denies an alimony award at your divorce will be the one determining whether or not the award should be modified. It is important to get it right the first time and present yourself effectively to the court.
Contact Our Experienced Woburn Alimony Attorneys
Contact our office online or call 339-203-4797 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your custody dispute. We serve Burlington, Woburn, Reading and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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