A Massachusetts Defendant's Affidavit in Connection with Request for a Child Support Order is a document in which a defendant in a child support case in the state of Massachusetts affirms and sets forth information related to the child support matter. The affidavit typically includes the defendant's name and address; the name and address of the plaintiff; the date and place of the marriage, if applicable; the names and dates of birth of any children; the amount of income of the defendant; and other information related to the child support case. The affidavit must be signed by the defendant, and is usually accompanied by other documents such as a financial statement, pay stubs, or tax returns. There are two types of Massachusetts Defendant's Affidavit in Connection with Request for a Child Support Order: an Affidavit of Income and an Affidavit of Non-Income. The Affidavit of Income is a statement of the defendant's gross income, net income, and other income sources. The Affidavit of Non-Income is a statement of any other sources of income, such as gifts, inheritance, or other resources.