Do I need a court order to terminate child support when he turns 23 in Massachusetts?

If your son now is not in an undergrad program at college you should not have to wait until he turns 23 and he would be emancipated now. However,...

What are my chances of getting alimony when he got temporary custody for now

You can make a claim for alimony at the temporary order stage but I believe you should get an attorney involved in the case since the statutory...

The Court's typically use CMC's to get the parties together to try and settle the case. So you should go prepared to try and settle but the case...

When I receive a divorce/seperate Support summons

Typically but there can be other issues as well. You need to examine the complaint to determine exactly what the other person is requesting.

How do I answer a divorce/seperate support summons

Probate courts are pretty forgiving if you need to consult with someone. You can file an answer late all the way up to your final hearing and then...

Is a non custodial parent allowed to withhold visitation if a safety concern exists?

You will need to file for modification which would at least bring these issues in front of a probate judge who can better evaluate them. It would...

Can I file for abandonment against my 2 sons father?

Your easiest route would be to sign up for services with DOR or you could hire a private attorney. Either way it can be really difficult to find...

If we get married can my "husband " give me any legal rights for his 9 year old daughter?

Your legal rights would be from the Court. Informal agreements for visitation are okay as long as they don't have to be enforced.

My ex-wife and I had 4 years of marriage counseling by an LICSW. Am I allowed to obtain records, and depose the LICSW?

Basically, any time you were present in therapy with wife that destroyed protection the wife has to keep her statements from evidence.

Can a nurse practitioner test for drugs without specific consent?

Before giving blood to a lab to test understand specifically what they will test for. If you don't know you are taking a risk. If it turns up...