Can a parent continue to have custody over his child when turns 18? She has not finished h.s. and is making poor choices.

Custody in terms of being in control of the child's life and decision ends upon the age of majority. If things are serious enough they could...

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My husband has an 19 year old son, Anthony. His mother and my husband were not married. The split when the baby was one.

The analysis in these types of matters always come back to whether the child is still principally dependent upon the custodial parent. I am not...

Filed for divorce while ex was in jail

The case management conference is a very simple hearing. All you will do at this hearing is set a deadline for discovery (i.e. exchange of...

If my ex-husband has filed paperwork to reduce child support to $0 would that be a motion since the judge has set an amount?

You are correct, your ex would need to file a complaint for modification and could not do this as part of a motion, unless there is currently...

Child support for step children

I am not sure what you are asking, but if you are referring to your taxes and claiming the dependency exemption then I would need much more...

Is there any precedent for a Google Plus status update being a violation of a 209A order?

I don't know if there is precedent, but I would think that this would be akin to requesting that someone on facebook add you as a friend, which is...

Your ex-wife cannot control your personal life or who you do and do not move in with. She also can't control who you introduce your children to,...

What is procedure for joint divorce,where I have to go,and how long is take

It looks like you live in Revere so if that is the case you would likely be filing your complaint at the Suffolk Probate and Family Court. You will...

My niece may be trying to get custody of her son back and move out of state. What are her chances?

I am assuming your have custody under a guardianship order. If this is the situation then the mother can petition the court to remove you as...

What do I need to do to have the bio-father's name placed on the birth certificate?

Once the court ordered that the father's name be added to the birth certificate the clerk should have sent the information to the town clerk where...