On August 2, 2021, the Executive Office to the Trial Court published new Child Support Guidelines. The new Guidelines become effective on October 4, 2021. There are significant changes to the calculation of support as compared to the previous Guidelines published in...
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How long does Alimony Last in Massachusetts?
As discussed in Attorney Nielson’s video blog the landscape of alimony in Massachusetts changed fairly drastically with the passage of the Alimony Reform Act in 2011. Prior to the Alimony Reform Act, alimony in Massachusetts could last for an indefinite period of...
Alimony in Massachusetts with Attorney Erin Nielson
Often the question of alimony arises during the initial meeting with our client. Will I have to pay alimony? Can I receive alimony? How much will I have to pay or how much will I receive? Alimony has changed drastically in Massachusetts since the passage of the...
The Challenges of Remote Learning for Divorced and Separated Parents During COVID19
The start of this school year has been very different from any year prior. Schools across Massachusetts have developed different plans in light of COVID-19. Schools have responded to the pandemic in a variety of ways, most of which involve “remote learning” at least...
Recently Unemployed Due to COVID19? Do you Pay Child Support?
Have you recently loss income due to COVID19? Are you worried about meeting your child support obligation? The numbers over the last few weeks are staggering. With the coronavirus outbreak shutting down businesses throughout America, the numbers of people filing...
A Quick Glance at Child Support in Massachusetts
Many people have the same questions about Child Support. Here are answers to some of the questions I hear most frequently in my practice. Will I have to pay support on my bonuses or commissions? The Child Support Guidelines define what is “income” for the purposes of...
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