Boston Divorce Attorneys

Alimony & Child Support

The Boston Divorce Lawyers from The Law Office of Lucas M. can help you establish temporary orders, modify or even enforce both alimony and child support orders.

For practical purposes, alimony, maintenance, and spousal support mean the same thing.   In most situations, alimony is about support, not about punishing or penalizing one of the spouses.  Simply put, alimony is a series of payments from one spouse to the other based on the receiving spouse’s need and the ability of the paying spouse to meet that need.  You should know that alimony is taxable income to the person who receives it and tax-deductible to the person who pays it.

As for child support, Massachusetts law follows strict guidelines for child support arrangements if you and your spouse are not able to come to a voluntary agreement.

Our experience and focus ensure that our clients have the best advice available regarding whether support should be paid in child support or alimony.  Our attorneys have extensive experience with child and spousal support issues. 

For experienced and compassionate legal representation related to your financial support matter, contact The Law Offices of Lucas M. for a free consultation or call (781) 461-9800.