Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: Child Support

You are obligated to respond to discovery unless you are prepared to agree to a number proposed by your ex-husband.

Your ex-husband will not succeed on the basis of the child being away at school if she remains domiciled with you, remains principally dependent on you for support, is under 23, and is engaged in a full-time educational program toward her (first) bachelor's degree or a similar education. However, you must supply information.

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: Child Support

I agree with Greg. The child's residence while attending school full-time is no grounds. The issue of change in financial circumstances is at issue if it is a material change.

However, if you are not opposing the modification, I do not understand your question. You are required to respond to discovery. Sanctions can be sought against you for failure to respond.

Am I missing something?

Re: Child Support

You really should come into court with a written agreement, and then if it is reasonable, the court will approve it. Living at school equals living with you if your child comes home to you during vacations and summers. Try to agree on a new amount of support and present that to the Court. If you are not opposing your Husband's claims, why spend your time presenting proof? Just get an agreement on the number, and you're done. Lowering the support does not necessarily imply anything about where your child lives.