Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Child Support Guidelines

I have a restraining order for support which is 450$ a week. I was incarcirated for 90 days due to a probation violation and have not been able to pay. My motion for vacating the support order was honored for 2 weeks. I was taking back to court and the order is for the payments to accrue but I don't have to pay now. I was rejected for a hearing in civil court for modification and was denied a hearing. Every week that goes by I owe another 450 a week. I can't work because I am on house arrest. The court knows this. How do I fix this when I have been denied a hearing. This has not been presented in probate court yet but we are in the middle of a divorce.

What's the next step? Also my gross income was only 1000$ so that seems kind of high for 3 kids and 2 are between 12-17.

Thanks


Asked on 9/22/06, 1:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maria Murber Law Offices of Maria Murber, PC

Re: Child Support Guidelines

The probate and family court would not deny you a motion for modification of child support. Of course, I don't know all your facts. With that being said, you are entitled to file a Motion for Modification of child support. Although, it is not the best timing to do so when you are currently in contempt. However, your situation warrants you to do so as soon as possible.

Please considering consulting with a family law attorney.

If you would like to discuss same, my telephone number is under my profile.

Sincerely, Maria Murber

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Answered on 9/23/06, 9:42 am


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