George van Duinwyk, Esq.
Family
Family Law
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Adoption
Divorce in Massachusetts
A Judicial termination of marriage; usually in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
an irretreavable breakdown of he marriage occurs.
Either sole or joint physical and or legal custody of the child or children is granted by a probate judge.
Sole custody is the possession of both legal and physical custody by one parent only.
Joint custody is a sharing of custodial duties between both parents.
Physical custody is the responsibility of housing the child and providing him or her with basic necessities.
Legal custody is the authority to make important decisions regarding the child’s welfare.
These decisions may regard such things as religion, education, medical care, and behavior.
Physical custody can be joint, meaning that both parents provide a residence for the child.
Legal custody can also be joint, meaning important decisions require input from both parents.
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One's legal obligation to provide for a child until majority or independence: parent’s support is typically accounted for by day-to-day care.
The money paid regularly from one ex-spouse to another for support.
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