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Can I seek retroactive child support?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by attorney Wyckoff Nissenbaum, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If the case that you filed in 2011 has already gone to Judgment, you will not get retroactive child support. If the case is still pending and it was a Complaint for Paternity, you can ask the court for retroactive child support back to the date of birth.    Wyckoff Nissenbaum, Esq.  SomervilleLawOffice.com... Read More
If the case that you filed in 2011 has already gone to Judgment, you will not get retroactive child support. If the case is still pending and it was... Read More

My wife wants a divorce. We have a 6 yr old daughter. I do not want the divorce, but she's leaving anyway. My question is on child support. I make

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by attorney Wyckoff Nissenbaum, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Child support is income based and a link to the Massachusetts child support guidelines can be found here: http://somervillelawoffice.com/court-forms/. Child support will be based on your gross income.  Any assets and/or loans are not included when calculating the child support amount.   ... Read More
Child support is income based and a link to the Massachusetts child support guidelines can be found... Read More

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Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by attorney Wyckoff Nissenbaum, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
His obligation to pay child care expenses should be stated in the divorce agreement. If it is not stated in the agreement, then he has no legal obligation to pay the expenses. You always have the right to return to court and modify the child support obligation. If you are uncertain of the terms of the agreement, you should have an attorney review the agreement. ... Read More
His obligation to pay child care expenses should be stated in the divorce agreement. If it is not stated in the agreement, then he has no legal... Read More
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