Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

You cannot go back for adjustment of child support except in unusual cases. You should seek modification as soon as possible so it can cover from the time you filed for the change.

It depends on how you waived the alimony, if under contract and not the judgment then no you cannot get alimony now.

If he hid assets and this was material, you may be able to set aside the Separation Agreement. I suggest you contact an attorney who litigates divorces as soon as possible.

A modification of child support is a common occurence a necessary one for most people. There are several factors that would lead a judge to modifying child support including but not limited to: an increase or decrease in the non-custodial parent's income; an increase or decrease in the custodial parent's income; a change in financial responsiblity; a child's age, etc.

As far as modifying an alimony order and/or judgment or a modification of a decision with regards to the separation of the marital estate, this is more difficult to do and I would need additional information to give you accurate information.

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Thank you,

As of January 1, 2009, you can seek a modification of child support if three years have passed since the child support order was set. In addition, there are new child support guidelines so I recommend you check the new guidelines to see if there is a change.

A modification of alimony under the circumstances you describe may be possible but more facts have to be known before advice can be given on this matter.