My mother has had custody of my daughter for the past 3 years, how can I get her back?

If you left your daughter with your mother and provided a caretaker affidavit, you can simply revoke the affidavit and take custody of your...

I'd like to get a restraining order to stop my ex wife interfering in our communicating regarding our son.

If your judgment/stipulation of divorce has a provision for communicating with your son that is clear and your ex's wife is interfering with that...

Resigning of will by my husband due to new marriage. We live in Massachusetts.

The attorneys request that you are not present is reasonable.

Would my ex get overnight visitation with our 1 year old?

If Father has had limited time with the child and given the child's age, it isn't likely that he could obtain overnights immediately. However, a...

Should I file for child support?

If you file for TAFDC, a child support action against the father will automatically ensue, but that action cannot be counterclaimed for a custody...

If my ex husband has to work during his visitation time, does he have to forfeit it?

Fathers change in work schedule will likely be considered a change of circumstance allowing either you or him to seek a modification of the...

Can I ask for my children's last name to be changed? Do I have to consult the father?

Without father's consent it will be very difficult to change the children's names. In any event, you'll have to file a petition for name change ...

In the interim of securing counsel and filing a memorandum relief from order due to its complexity can I file for emerg. Custody

File a motion to vacate the order and new hearing. Attach an affidavit explaining what happed.

At 17 you are still a child in the eyes of the law and can be compelled to stay with whomever holds custody (grandmother or DCF). DCF can request...

There are several approaches you can take: 1) The parents can sign a caregiver affidavit which will allow the child to live with you and allow you...