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Massachusetts Child Support FAQs

• Q: When May Maintenance And Support Be Awarded By A Court?
  A: A court may award any of the above, to either spouse as and when they are specifically claimed, in circumstances noted below, in an action or application for: divorce; … More
• Q: How Does A Parent Having Custody Obtain Child Support From The Other Parent?
  A: Child support payments can be reached by agreement between the parents or by application to court and obtaining a court order.
• Q: Can An Order For Maintenance Or Support Be Changed Or Varied?
  A: A court may vary an order or an interim order for maintenance or support in the following situations: there has been a significant change in the condition, means, … More
• Q: How Are Alimony, Maintenance Or Child Or Spousal Support Payments Enforced?
  A: Unless the person entitled to receive payments under The Family Maintenance Act or The Child and Family Services (the creditor) files a statement in satisfactory form … More
• Q: How May A Defaulting Payer Be Dealt With?
  A: When a payer is in default, the designated officer may take such steps as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to enforce payment, including: issuing a summons to … More
• Q: Can The Amount Of Support Payments Be Changed?
  A: Either party to a support payment agreement or a court­ordered support application can apply to the court at any time to vary the amount of support payable ­ … More