As a practical matter, she is virtually 18. DCF won't file a chins because by the time it gets to court, she will be 18. Same thing on any probate...

How can I retrieve children's possessions from the residence of their deceased mother if their step father won't allow them to?

You need a court order if you have no lawful right to enter the premises. If you pursue the solution in the Probate Court, I think the personal...

In massachusetts if a joint filing for divorce is filed and 1 of the parties dont show up will it be granted?

I don't think so. A joint petition is not an adversarial action where one party can be defaulted if they do not appear after being given notice. A...

Custody/guardianship of niece

You are inferring that your brother is struggling with mental health issues. Given the tender age of the child and the fact that the rest of the...

My Ex-husband is refusing to sign title paperwork, which in turn is holding up my refinancing

No. You were awarded the house in the divorce. Who you take title with is none of his business. File a Complaint for Contempt on the grounds that...

How long can he provide health/dental insurance for me after divorce?

In most cases, under ordinary factual circumstances, you are entitled to equal division of any retirement contributions he made to any retirement...

I can't answer on intentional torts; as far as divorce goes you plead cruel and abusive treatment and you prove it by testimony and possibly...

What paperwork is needed, no-fault divorce in MA?

Joshua beat me to the punch: if you have children, you will need to take the parenting class and file the certificate of attendance before a final...

Defense against "vexatious litigant." How can I legally disown adult son who is terrorizing my family?

This link is a pretty scholarly article on all of the statutes that provide fees for counsel against a vexatious litigant....

What is spouse entitled to, or how do courts determine when spouse is on disability/not competent?

Is there a question here? If you are not in agreement with a care plan that relies on you to provide the majority of the care at home, as his...