Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: My responsibility under the law

You need to ask your ex-girlfriend exactly what she means as to being responsible for her. Is your ex included in your health insurance? This is basically a guessing game until you ask her point blank what she is speaking about. Perhaps her therapist is under the impression that you were married and/or maybe she conveyed that you were to her therapist. To the best of my knowledge, your financial responsibility is to support your son. Maybe she means that if she remarries you will still be responsible to support your son, which is correct! Perhaps the mother is viewing this as her support, opposed to your sons. Hard saying, not knowing! Please provide us with additional information so that we may advice you further. Sincerely, Maria Murber

Re: My responsibility under the law

First, what did she say that brought the subject up in therapy. Second, I would ask her to sign a release so that you can get the information about this issue of support from her therapist. While doing so provide him with no information about yourself, but seek the basis and breadth of what he says, suggest and means by these. Third, I am not sure what law the therapist addresses, but unless you are married, the law regarding support and property division does not apply. There are circumstances under which an ex-girlfriend can sue you for breaking an agreement, but I am not sure that is what is being addressed.

You need to find out exactly if she is seeking more than she is getting.

What you have not said is whether yu signed paternity papers, if there is a court order providing for child support, and any other involvement with the court to date regarding your ex-girlfriend, you and your child. This information would be helpful to get a better handle on this potential issue?

You can contact me and I will try to address these. Have a nice July 4th.