In his Law and the Family column, Joel Brandes examines the history and current state of what he calls the "child support modification roller coaster" for matrimonial lawyers trying to understand when ...

When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which state’s court can enforce or modify a child support order. To eliminate confusion and promote fairness, the Uniform Interstate ...

In Massachusetts, orders and judgments regarding child custody and child support may be subject to modification if there has been a material change in circumstance. But what does this mean? Let’s ...

Divorce can be complicated and emotional, especially when children are involved. Every family is different when it comes to determining where the children should live and how their time is best split ...

Child-support recordkeeping mistakes can turn a straightforward payment history into a paperwork mystery, especially when years pass and someone suddenly needs to prove exactly what happened. A ...

My parents always told me to "get everything in writing." Law school instilled my need to get it right in writing. Such is easier said than done. Family Law attorneys routinely draft, and their ...

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved on Friday a new rule that would allow electronic service as an alternative service in child support modification ...