Adolescence has server mental heath and dcf is denying treatment.

If your child is currently in a psychiatric facility, he or she has the right to counsel. You should immediately contact the Human Rights Officer...

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What actions can be taken against Protective Service to support an Elder person? The person was confused by the appearance of

Elder Protective Services provides services to anyone age 60 or over , who has been seriously harmed from abuse: physical, verbal ,emotional,...

Is there a case or law on personal jurisdiction in paternity case where dad never lived in MA only contact in ma was sex w/mom?

Yes, actually there is case law on this issue. There are two cases: Department of Revenue v. Roe (1) , 29 Mass. App. Ct. 967 (1990) which held that...

Someone asked a guardian question and in AVVO's answer was this statement

This is pertaining to the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code, (MUPC), which was enacted, into law, on July 1, 2009 for guardianship and...

Just moved parents in to a combo Assisted and Independent living in Quincy. We barely moved in and they want to charge us more

I agree with Attorney Golden. There should be a signed contract. An elder law attorney should review the contract. If there is a contract, was...

Can a 17 year old file for guardianship of himself in Massachusetts

The facts as you have presented them are somewhat confusing, which is understandable! Was a guardian appointed for you? Do you know if it was...

How do I obtain proof that my children's mother gave up her parental rights in massachusetts

I agree with my fellow attorneys. You either should go to the Registrars Office of the Probate and Family Court in the county that your daughter...

At 16 and six months, and seven weeks pregnant, will I legally be able to move out of my mothers home?

Yes, you definitely have legal options but it more than likely does not include Emancipation. The fact that you are pregnant does not emancipate...

My court appointed attorney gave me to sign adoption papers in a mental hospital is this ethical? can a sue her?

I am a mental health attorney who is often court appointed to represent clients who are patients in psychiatric hospitals. My first suggestion is...

Since marijuana is decriminalized can a pain center at a hospital deny you treatment if you test positive for marijuana ?

You are asking a very interesting question. I am curious at what was the date of your last visit to this South Shore Hospital and if the practice...