How can we move on with our own lives?

I practice in the Springfield family court and in Pittsfield often. I can state that your income will not be included with his income to determine...

Can I take only cleaning fee and no deposit from my tenant?

A returnable cleaning fee is a security deposit. You will have to handle the funds in the same manner.

Can a personal injury settlement be considered as an asset?

Money in your possession is considered your asset. It most likely will have an impact in your housing.

Need legal advice as what steps to take to get custody?

Your son must file a petition for paternity if he is not on the birth certificate. He then will have to file a complaint (and have her served )...

Is there a way for my son to sign over his parental rights to me so I can be the parent?

Both parents would have to surrender their rights. If not, then you can proceed with a contested adoption but be forewarned- this is a very uphill...

You should file a motion for temporary orders asking that visitation be suspended or be supervised by a court-approved facility. Why are you not...

I missed two urine calls one appt with probation, and didn't pay a fee on time on the last month of one year with out any troubl

You can be held but probably not considering your facts. Although many probation officers follow the terms to the letter, the judge may look at...

Will a misdemeanor for assault and battery where the case was never filed stop me from getting LTC in Newton, Massachusetts:?

Probably not. You were never arraigned on the matter. You may want to get a copy of your criminal record from California before you start the LTC...

If I want to file a motion with the court am I able to print out that form online instead of getting it at the courthouse?

Many of the forms can be found on mass.gov. You can file them with the court after you fill them out as they are the same forms that you would get...

Can I get sole physical custody?

It seems to me that you already have sole physical custody. If you are asking if the court will suspend the father's parenting time that answer is...