How do I file for visitation rights in Massachusetts?
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How do I file for visitation rights in Massachusetts?
Ways you can file
- In person. To file in person, file for custody in the Probate and Family Court in the appropriate county.
- By mail. To file by mail, complete the required forms and mail them to the appropriate Probate and Family Court.
What expenses are included in child support?
However, some states allow for child support to expand to a broad range of expenses, and can include the following:
- Basic necessities;
- Medical care;
- Educational fees;
- Childcare;
- Transportation/travel;
- Entertainment;
- Extracurricular activities; and.
- College expenses.
Are both parents responsible for school fees?
In a judgment handed down in September 2016, the Western Cape High Court recognised the disproportionate burden that single mothers shoulder in providing access to education for their children. The High Court held that that the South African Schools Act holds parents jointly liable for the payment of school fees.
Is a non custodial parent responsible for car insurance?
Usually, but not always, this is the parent receiving the child support. Some companies even require parents sharing joint custody to cover the child on both policies. The parent required to list the child on their insurance may not always be the same parent in charge of paying for the car insurance.
Can my ex wife stay on my car insurance?
In general, insurance policies will cover only one household, the one where you and your vehicle reside, so you and your ex-spouse cannot keep one policy for the cars that both of you used to insure together when married and living together.
How do divorced parents insure their teen drivers?
If the teen will be driving a vehicle at both parents’ homes, then the teen should be listed on both policies. The parent not listing the kids should still talk to an insurance agent. The insurance agent will often request a copy of your former spouse’s car insurance declaration page showing the kids listed as drivers.
How does car insurance work with divorced parents?
Once you’re divorced, you and your ex will need your own car insurance policies. In general, some guidelines apply — but the only way to know for sure whether your child is properly covered is for both you and your ex to check with your insurance companies or agents.
Can both parents have health insurance on a child?
Health insurance plans are something you can have more than one of. And kids can have coverage under both parents’ health plans. When you are covered under two health plans, one plan is considered primary and the other is secondary.
Can married couples have separate car insurance?
If you are married and living in the same household, Progressive and many other companies require you and your spouse to be covered on the same policy. But, if you’re living in separate households, then it’s OK and actually necessary to have separate policies because your vehicles are garaged at different locations.
Does my teenager have to be on my car insurance?
In fact, insuring your teen is typically required by law (once they are licensed). Most states require drivers to have auto liability insurance before they can legally drive, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). The student driver is covered by his/her parents’ policy as a household member.
How much does it cost to add teenager to car insurance?
It costs an average of 140% to 160% extra to add a teenager to a car insurance policy. That means if you’re currently paying $800 a year for car insurance, you can expect to pay between $1,120 and $1,280 more per year after adding a teenager to your insurance policy.
Should I put my child’s car in their name?
Register the car in your child’s name. Generally and statistically speaking, college students are more likely than other types of drivers to get into car accidents. Recognizing this, insurance carriers may very well charge more to insure your son or daughter.
Can someone drive my car if they are not on my insurance?
If a friend or a family member has an accident and isn’t insured, then you will have to use your insurance. Unless you have expressly denied that driver permission to use your vehicle.
What does fully comprehensive insurance cover?
A typical comprehensive car insurance policy could cover the full cost of repairing damage to your vehicle, as well as third-party property, in the event of an accident – even if you were deemed at fault. It also covers damage where you can’t prove whose fault it was.
How long can a child stay on auto insurance?
Unlike health insurance, which has a cut-off at 26 years old, a child can stay on their parents’ car insurance for as long as they want, as long as they meet the other criteria for eligibility. So, it’s possible to stay on your parents’ insurance until 30 or above.
