I'm afraid to re-up the Restraining Order - how hard will court be?

I agree that the Restraining Order will expire at the end of the year. In order to have the court grant you a new 209A restraining order, you will...

How likely is it that i will be able to change my 7 year olds birth certificate now? how does this affect child support?

If a paternity test was done and the court acknowledges who is the putative father of your child, then you can file a Complaint for Child Support...

My son and daughter and law are being threatened by a MA DCF worker because of perjury by another family member

I also cannot answer your question without knowing the facts. I also agree that your daughter-in-law and son are in the most danger with DCF...

Has your husband filed for divorce and have you been served? That would be extremely helpful to know in order to answer your question. If your...

Getting a divorce after43yrs. I have retained a lawyer. My husband sister is a lawyer can she be his lawyer in this case?

I agree with my fellow attorney that more than likely your husband can retain his sister to represent him in the case unless there is a conflict of...

If you are a witness of domestic violence and you don't show up for district court will you get a capias warrent and go to jail?

If you are the only witness to the domestic violence and you do not attend the scheduled district court hearing, the Judge will not issue a capias...

Free Family (mother & autistic child)Rights representation in MA

Pro Bono legal services are offered in all the counties of Massachusetts but there are more free legal services offered in certain counties. In...

My trangender teen has changed his name at school,but not legally,how do we change it legally?

In Bristol County, your son can legally change his name, at the Probate and Family Court located in either Taunton; Fall River or New Bedford...

I am currently on long term disability since sept of 2012 i received a letter today saying they had contacted my benefits dept t

Do you have a private pension or a 401K from the corporation that you worked. Are you still on there payroll and/or are you receiving long-term...

For court hearing for an uncontested divorce, husband doesn't show up in MA.

I would suggest that you have you husband file an Affidavit to Waive Appearance. In the Affidavit, he should state his name; that he has read the...