Child Custody and Support

Battles over child custody and support are some of the most contentious issues parents will face while going through the divorce process. 

At Waged Law Group, our attorneys can negotiate on your behalf and help resolve high conflict custody battles. We understand how important your children are to you and we aim to ensure a favorable outcome for all parties involved. We can help you address any and all child custody and support issues. We will work hard to keep the welfare and happiness of your child as we understand this may be a distressing time for them.

Child custody:

There are two types of custody which must be determined in a divorce proceeding:

1. Legal Custody

• This type of custody gives parents the right to make decisions about the child's welfare.

•  It includes decisions relating to education standards as well as any moral, emotional, medical, and religious development.

• There is a presumption in Massachusetts that parents should share legal custody of the children. However, when the parents are incapable of effective communication the court may award legal custody to only one of the parents

             2.  Physical Custody

• This type of custody can be awarded to one parent or to the parties jointly depending on the circumstances.

• Even if one parent is awarded sole physical custody it is typically subject to scheduled parenting with the non-custodial parent.

Child Support

Making sure your child's financial needs are met is one of the most important responsibilities of being a parent. But what happens when a parent wants to skip out on providing for their children???

We are committed to making a positive impact that holds the people who should be closest to their offspring accountable financially. We can assist you and your family with every step of the child support legal process, such as:

• Establishing court orders for financial support
• Enforcing orders for medical support
• Modifications to child support if a parent’s finances change
• Collect and distribute support payments

 As dedicated child custody attorneys, we can help you obtain resolution with concerns involving your children. Call us right now to learn your legal rights and options.

 Unmarried Parents And Massachusetts Law 

Children of unmarried couples face a special set of circumstances in the legal arena. Under Massachusetts law all children are entitled to economic support by their parents. However, in the case of children whose parents are not married, the obligation of support does not begin until the paternity of the child is established, either in court or upon sworn affidavit of both parties. In the absence of a court order, which says otherwise, the mother has sole custody of the child. A Complaint for Support, Visitation and Custody can be filed to establish paternity as well as the other issues related to the children.

Our seasoned child support and child custody lawyers can reduce the emotional strain and strive for the most positive results for you and your children. Set up an initial consultation by calling or by an email communication.