If you were born in Massachusetts, I would suggest that you start with obtaining your pre-adoption birth certificate through the Massachusetts...

Wondering about divorce and we're both are joint home owners.

Consultation with a divorce/family law attorney is always a good idea when trying to understand your rights and options. In terms of the divorce...

Received Judgment of Divorce Nisi. Resuming my maiden name. However, the court misspelled my maiden name. What do I do?

If you had an attorney represent you in the Divorce, follow up with them to file a motion to correct the judgment. Otherwise, you should...

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I am pregnant and the baby's father does not want anything to do with child, what can I do?

Congratulations on your pregnancy. My suggestion is that you really think things through with regards to going forward. In the event that once...

Its for my friend. Do we have to pay wife support every month after Divorce ?

The Alimony laws recently changed in Massachusetts and may be applicable to the facts you provided. However, no case is "black and white" and the...

He has divorce papers wont sign, been apart for 9 years. I have our daughter with me, how can I get a divorce and custody??

My suggestion is you seek a consultation with an attorney to go over the Divorce Process as well as your legal rights and obligations. The typical...

Can I adopt him?

Generally speaking you will have to petition the Probate and Family Court to adopt the child in a step parent case. However, you should always...

Is it common to not have to appear to court for a divorce?

You need to appear in Court when you receive notice for a hearing. Typically, people try and navigate the court system on their own without legal...

Do i have to be married to my boyfriend before my boyfriend can adopt my daughter?

Does the biological father consent to the adoption. If he does then you may be able to obtain a voluntary surrender whereby he is relinquishing...

What should I expect in a divorce hearing with children involved?

Although your wife has filed for divorce, you both can still utilize divorce mediation to work out all of the issues pertaining to your divorce. ...