I agree with the previous answer. DCF has to do what is in the best interest of the child. If you feel they are not acting accordingly contact an...

Can a Judge take my Church time with my daughter on Sunday to offer it as visitation to my child's father?

I agree with the previous answers. The Judge has the power to decide what an appropriate visitation schedule, which could include Sunday visitation.

Should I prepare myself emotionally is my son going to be taken away from me?

It is not a good idea to not show up to court on a scheduled court date. If you live outside the state you should retain an attorney to represent...

Likelihood of a judge allowing 50/50 physical & legal custody of 14 y/o when the parents live across the street from each other?

The court will always do what they feel is in your child's best interest. You really need to show the judge that sharing physical custody IS in...

How do I go about postponing a court date?

You can file a motion to continue the hearing. If your ex-husband will agree to continue the hearing then you can file the motion with his signed...

I need a mass lawyer but have no money to retain one till taxes come in and I have a court date on Feb. 12th what can I do?

You have a few options. First many attorneys are set up to take retainers on credit cards so you can pay that way and then pay off your credit...

Massachusetts requires an equitable division of marital property, which would include your husband's retirement and your retirement. In...

No Compete Laws

Other than a few professional exceptions, Massachusetts recognizes non compete clauses. Non competes must be reasonable in time and geographical...

Could we lose our foster daughter to her possible biological father with his arrest history?

As the previous answer stated the court will look to his fitness as a parent as the standard. The standard to be a fit a parent is fairly low. ...

I am wondering when I need to wait to file a contempt for not paying alimony?

You can't have DOR withhold the payments by wage assignment unfortunately. You can however file the contempt as soon as he has violated the...