Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Divored ammendment

I am takeing my ex back to court, i had a pretty bad lawyer for my divorce and my ex ha a great one!

he got both the kids on the taxes every year and I am trying to get that back. He only takes them everyother weekend ( if they will even go with him. The only thing I get from him is child support and that is it. I am just wondering if I have achance a tthis and what I shoudl bring with me to court. He hired a lawyer and I can not afford one. I just want to be prepared goin in.

Can anyone help me with this? andif I did want to try to hire a lawyer how much does something like that cost?


Asked on 3/26/09, 1:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Divored ammendment

To succeed on a complaint for Modification, you must be able to prove a material change in circumstances since the previous order. Most attorneys would require about a $750 retainer in anticipation of about 4-5 hours of time preparing and presenting your complaint in court. Good Luck!

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Answered on 3/26/09, 1:26 pm
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Divored ammendment

Lawyers vary in cost. You should have a more extensive consultation to determine what you want and what you likely will get. Please feel free to contact me or any other lawyer here for a brief consultation.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 1:33 pm


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