Can I have my spouse willingly remove herself off the deed to our house before filling for divorce.

If you are filing a joint petition for divorce you should file a separation agreement along with the petition. That agreement will need to address...

Can my child be taken with a non-emergency care and protection order?

Yes, your child can be removed with a non-emergency care and protection petition, if after investigation, DCF determines and is able to present a...

DCF cannot force anyone to divorce but they can petition the Juvenile Court to gain or keep custody of children who are the subject of a care and...

What are my rights after fathering a child out of wedlock?

You will certainly have to take the steps suggested by the other attorneys, including filing an answer, counterclaim, and motion for temporary...

Child support awards above and beyond $250k per household are discretionary by the court. While true that children do not become more expensive,...

Child custody in MA. Best interest of the children.

Yes, from the information you have shared, you do potentially have a case for a modification of custody to parenting time of 50/50. You would need...

Name change of minor child

I agree with my colleagues and would add that depending on your daughter's age, the judge will take into consideration her perspective on the...

Can I file divorce and temp orders via a lawyer then use a mediator to work through the details?

Yes, you can certainly file for divorce, obtain temporary orders with the assistance of counsel, and then proceed to mediation. Parties may choose...

Can I prevent my 8 year old daughter from sharing bed with step-father?

I agree that this might be difficult to provide in court. However, if your ex does not agree to prevent this from happening in the future you...

My son was taken by DCF and I have court tomorrow, what's going to happen?

You will only be appointed counsel if the Juvenile Court finds that you are indigent, that is, if you meet guidelines for having a low enough...