Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
I am recently separated, nothing has been filed yet. I, for the time being, live with my parents. I am currently paying for the rent where my soon to be ex and children live (my former place of residence). I also pay both car payments (the car she drives everyday) and the insurance for both cars. She agreed to pay utilities. She does have a job (small part time right now) and she gets monthly disability benefits for my son. Am I responsible for other monies such as giving my soon to be ex wife cash for gas, or to help with a birthday party or things other than bills? My ex has made things extremely difficult, and is "playing dirty". I cannot attend my child's birthday party with her family due to confrontations and problems she has caused, I instructed my family members not to attend for the same reasons. I will have my own party for my child. Am I responsible to help her out with the party she wants to throw? I don't want to do the wrong thing. My instincts tell me I am not but she is constantly asking me for money for this, that, or the other thing. Thanks for any help.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Contact an attorney now. Based on your income and that of your wife and the child's disability income, you will be expected to provide child support for your son and cover both your soon to be ex-wife's medical insurance (assuming you are now) and the co-pays for your son. What you should agree upon is a temporary level of support and that is what you should pay her.
An attorney should be able to handle this for you rather simply. The issue you and your wife have to deal with is whether you want to have a reasonable separation agreement or a more pronounced battle over money.
I suggest you get an attorney ASAP. I assume reconcilliation is not going to be possible.
Hello,
I agree with Attorney Roth. You should consult with a divorce attorney immediately. There are many additional factors that I would need to know in order to give you a more accurate response. For instance your income versus your wife's income is very important in determining what the weekly child support and possible alimony if applicable would be ordered. In addtition the assets that are in either you and/or your wife's name would be important as well.
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Thank you,
Retain an attorney to determine an accurate amount of child support according to current child support guidelines and pay that amount only as temporary child support either by agreement or as a temporary court order in a divorce action. Good Luck!
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