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Massachusetts Resources
- MA Child Support Guidelines: https://www.mass.gov/doc/2018-child-support-guidelines/download
- MA Child Support Guidelines Worksheet: https://www.mass.gov/doc/2018-child-support-guidelines-worksheet-cjd-304/download
- MA factors in dividing property: https://malegislature.gov/laws/generallaws/partii/titleiii/chapter208/section34
- Property Division Information
Mandatory Considerations:
- Length of marriage;
- Conduct of the parties during the marriage;
- Age of parties;
- Health of parties;
- Station of the parties during the marriage;
- Occupation of the parties;
- Amount and sources of income available to the parties;
- Vocational skills of the parties;
- Employability of the parties;
- Estate (assets) of the parties;
- Liabilities the parties;
- Needs of each of the parties and children;
- Opportunity of each party for future acquisition of capital assets and income; and
- The amount and duration of alimony, if any.
- Contribution of each of the parties in the acquisition, preservation or appreciation in value of their respective estates; and
- Contribution of each of the parties as a homemaker to the family unit.
New Hampshire Resources
- NH Child Support Guidelines: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcss/documents/dcss-guide-book.pdf
- NH Child Support Guidelines Worksheet: http://business.nh.gov/dhhs_Calculator/
- NH factors in dividing property: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLIII/458/458-16-a.htm
Divorcing Literature Tools
- Sesame Street Divorce Toolkit: https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/divorce?language=en
- Co-Parenting Communication Guide: https://www.azafcc.org/uploads/1/2/6/4/126491982/azafcc-coparenting-communication-guide.pdf
- The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Children-Divorce-Emotions/dp/0452287162
*Disclaimer: The Child Support Guideline Calculators provided herein for both MA and NH are for information purposes only and estimates of a potential child support obligation based upon your numerical input. It is not a guarantee of the actual amount that will be calculated by the court. There are many factors that can affect a child support calculation. Please contact Armstrong Law, P.C. for a better understanding of your child support rights and obligations.
