Category Archives: Modifications
Can a Massachusetts Judge Modify an Alimony Agreement After the Fact?
There are a number of reasons why one or both parties to a final divorce judgment might seek modification of its terms. But what about terms resolved through a negotiated settlement agreement? Can a party still request modification if it would alter the terms they previously agreed to in the settlement? Appeals Court Backs… Read More »
How Can You Prove Fraud in a Massachusetts Child Support Modification Order?
One of the more common problems that can affect Massachusetts divorce cases is a lack of financial transparency between the parties. In order for any final divorce judgment or settlement to be effective, each person must rely upon the other’s disclosures with regard to income and assets. When one side feels the other is… Read More »
Are Modifications of Child Support Retroactive in Massachusetts?
All Massachusetts parents are required to financially support their minor children. Courts use a series of guidelines to establish a non-custodial parent’s child support obligations based on income and other factors. Either parent is also free to request a modification of an existing support order, which can increase, decrease, or outright abolish support payments… Read More »