I have a son with an ex-girlfriend i have shared primary custody with. If she leaves him with a sitter am i able to take him?

No. In Massachusetts, where the parents are not married, the mother is presumed to have custody. Since it does not seem like you have had...

Am I legally obligated to take care of my children?

Yes. Take care of your children. If your ex-husband is not visiting his children as allowed by the court order, you might consider filing for a...

I filed for child support in MA and I recently decided to not go through with it. We got a case number already, can i cancel it?

I concur with Attorney Reede's advice. Move for a voluntary dismissal or simply don't serve the complaint and summons.

If a person being charged with aggravated assault and battery and doesn't have a criminal record, does he face much prison time?

There are 2 prior misdemeanors with the same victim? That seems to be a significant criminal record. There are many factors which the judge will...

Being Administratively seperated after 14 years of Honorable Service, what can I do?

Concur with Attorney O'Brien. With 14 years of service, you have a right to an administrative separation hearing before a board of officers...

Check made out to me,deposited by spouse in her bank account. Fraud??

When you say you filed separate, I assume you're referring to your tax filing status, that is "married filing separately." I also assume the...

You may be held beyond your ETS if you are under investigation and court-martial charges are contemplated. You have not disclosed why you are...

Are suspects in custody during traffic stops

You are not usually considered in custody during a typical traffic stop Thus there is no Miranda requirement and your statements are considered...

My husband is out in the field right now. His soldier left behind night vision ggles and now my husband is getting an Article 15

It is very difficult to answer your question without more details. From what you do disclose, it sounds like your husband is being accused of some...

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Will Special POA allow my mom to exercise my visitation while I am gone?

Parents generally may give their power to others through a special power of attorney to exercise their parental duties. That said, just because a...