A pre-trial is where you present to the court a background of your case, the issues that have been raised in the Complaint, what issues you agree...

My ex-wife filed a motion to modify the custody arrangement. Can I make counter-request at the hearing?

Without knowing more facts about your case and what is before the court, I assume from the facts you provided that you have an open Complaint for...

In order to have standing to file for a restraining order he would have to file a Complaint for Paternity and be adjudicated the father of the...

Modifying an order

In theory you need a material and substantial change in circumstances for each issue you wish to modify. That being said, once you are in the door...

Should I allow visits to continue? After I make a report to MA D C F

I would suggest getting the librarian to write an affidavit and get a copy of 51A report. Then request that the court suspend visitation until...

How do I get my sons father to relinquish his rights?

I assume from the facts you provided that you have sole physical and legal custody. Thus he has limited say and/or rights in your child's life,...

What is the best, easy and fast way to divorce? No kids, nothing to separate. Both of us want to sign the papers.

You will need a certified copy of your marriage certificate. If the certificate is not in English it will need to be translated. You can either...

Divorce Agreement Modification Question

A typical order on uninsured medical expenses is that after a certain amount, the parties would split the uninsured medical expenses. Under the...

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How much back child support does my ex husband have to owe before D.O.R. will revoke his license?

It is my experience that they will begin to take collection measures to the next level by revoking licenses and levying bank accounts once the...

Can I get any kind of legal order that would keep my girlfriends mother away from my son?

Where you are not married you would have to be adjudicated the father of the child to have standing to do anything. That being said, assuming the...