Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

contempt of court / divorce

I have filed contempt complaint against my ex. He has not provided tax documents for five years...Irs is after me. He has not paid alimony in two years and is trying to get me to pay his mother child support for my college age daughter. My teen son lives with me...18 yrs..9th grade drop out with no job. His lawyer called to again postpone court dates and says we have to have a three way meeting...me, the lawyer and him...is this true? Also what information is required when I file a pre-trial memorandom?


Asked on 3/12/09, 4:06 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gabriel Cheong Infinity Law Group

Re: contempt of court / divorce

The pretrial notice from the court details what you need to state in the memo. If you're scheduled for a pre-trial, yes you will have to meet with the other side.

It is probably advisable at this point for you to get an attorney. You are at a huge disadvantage by not having an attorney when your ex has one.

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Answered on 3/12/09, 11:26 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: contempt of court / divorce

A format for a pretrial memo can be obtained in your local library or law library.

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Answered on 3/14/09, 6:55 pm
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: contempt of court / divorce

The standard Probate Court pre-trial notice requires a meeting of lawyers and parties at least one week before the pre-trial conference. You should read the notice from the court to determine if you have to hold this meeting.

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Answered on 3/12/09, 4:14 pm


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