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Category: Child Support
The 2025 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines take effect on December 1, 2025, and apply to all child support orders entered or modified on or after that date. These guidelines are based on the cost of raising children in Massachusetts and are reviewed every 4 years to ensure they remain fair, consistent, and aligned with families’ […]
A new year always seems to spark a little self-inventory. We set new goals, dust off old resolutions, look over our budgets, and try to get a better handle on the things that matter most. For parents in Massachusetts, that often includes taking another look at child support. It may not be the most exciting […]
Nearly 40% of children in the United States are born outside of marriage, according to recent statistics. As a result, there is an increasing number of single parents navigating difficult circumstances regarding child support, paternity, and custody. If you’ve recently had a child, you may need financial support from the other parent, but you may […]
Child support can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even scary. If you’re going through a divorce and being told you must pay, you might wonder—what is it even for? Does it actually make a difference? It’s normal to have questions or doubts about how it works and where the money goes, but child support means more […]
When it comes to child support in Massachusetts, the income of both parents plays a significant role. If you find yourself in a situation where the other parent refuses to work, you might wonder if you can still receive child support. Fortunately, Massachusetts law provides an option for judges to consider such scenarios. In this […]