Massachusetts Child Custody Legal Advice (209 found)

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Joseph K. Chancellor
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He absolutely has rights as the father of his daughter. He also can take her...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I assume from what you said that he has sole legal and physical custody. That...
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Joseph K. Chancellor
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I believe you have a valid concern, based on what you've described. Abuse is a...
Gabriel Cheong
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Before a court order says otherwise, he is allowed to visit his children and...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I would add one more factor: the odds that a parent will be held in contempt...
Gabriel Cheong
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At 16 years old, if you ask the court for a change of custody, the court will...
Gabriel Cheong
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If she is enrolled in college full-time (12 or more credits) and lives either...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Unless she attends full time school, you are not required to pay. However,...
Sam Schoenfeld
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You are seeking to dissolve the guardianship. The legal standard is whether you...
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Phil A. Taylor
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If possible you should speak to an attorney about the specifics of your matter...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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the other attorney is correct, and since you are going without a lawyer, you...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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very complicated. There is a basic issue of whether the relocation was an...
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Irwin M. Pollack
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The action for which you are speaking must have been a Complaint for...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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If you need such an attorney, contact me at 978-749-3606
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Christopher Joseph Tamms
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Yes, it is ridiculous. Once child support is ordered the money is to go to the...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Christopher is 1/2 right. Technically the money is to pay for the needs of the...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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you do not define unsafe. When there is no agreement, it requires a court...
Phil A. Taylor
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I am not sure what your question is. If you are taking all the necessary steps...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The father already has a penalty: no child until matter dealt with. If you...
Sam Schoenfeld
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It is clear that you are facing many important problems in your life. It is...
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Gabriel Cheong
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There is no such thing as Legal Separation here in Massachusetts. You can...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It can be done. The two of you can make any reasonable accommodation.
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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the father would have to petition the court for permission to become the...
Jonathan H Levy
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Most likely no if Social Services actually has legal custody. However, this...
Jessica Ann Foley
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Hi, If the baby is in custody of DCF your daughter can't sign over...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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If you are concerned about the adverse impact on your son by any person, you...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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It sounds as though you are interesting in a joint petition for adoption, also...
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Gabriel Cheong
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The only way you can protect yourself is if you and her come to an agreement...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Informal agreements CANNOT BE ENFORCED. You should be apprehensive; there is...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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THAT IS NOT THE STANDARD. Simply, the standard is that the parents, assuming...
Phil A. Taylor
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Child support must be paid in accordance with any court order that is in place....

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