I filed for guardianship of my granddaughter if dcf goes for custody will the court check for other cases, will I be notified

If you have not already applied for a temporary guardianship on the underlying petition, I would get into court on Monday and file on an emergency...

I presume you still own this property with your ex. and it was necessary to define which one of you could exclusively inhabit the dwelling free of...

Should I ask for spousal support Or for child support? (Massachusetts)

In Massachusetts if the non-custodial spouse make under 200k a year and all of that income is being used for purposes of calculating child support,...

The quick answer is, of course she can. Thirty minutes away within the same state does not trigger the sort of quasi removal status the court...

Should I let my kids see their dad after he seen them in 6 years?

Six years and he wants the kids to meet two strangers while they see him? You are totally within your rights to protect them by putting some limits...

Can I refinance now that we have a separation agreement signed?

Please get the agreement entered in court. I have had clients with bitter experiences who began performing the terms of a signed mediated agreement...

Can I, as a step mom of a 16 yr old, legally take her on vacation out of state without her father joining us?

I assume from the fact pattern that your husband is the custodial parent; His separation agreement most likely does not address this fact pattern...

My ex is trying to control everything

The fact that Mom can email, text and face time the kids puts her head and shoulders above most of the parents I work with who would simply like a...

Will I have to pay alimony or assist my soon to be ex wife in any way

Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 208, section 34 and several sections thereafter break out alimony and the ability of the court to assign...

My exgirlfriend, mother of my daughter changed my visitation schedule which allows me less time and no sleeptpovers.

You need to file a complaint for Modification stating no parenting order was entered with your child support order and that since that date you and...