My sister signed her rights of her over to my mom, how did dcf still take them?

If DCF upon investigation feels there is an imminent danger of neglect or abuse they can take the child into emergency custody. However, they will...

Why am I the defendant?

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts prosecutes criminal charges.

After my divorce is final, does my ex automatically revert back to her maiden name or does she have to pay to do so? Thank you.

It is up to your wife. If she requests the resumption of her maiden name either in the complaint, or the answer, or by motion, it will be...

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I was married in Florida. My wife left me in 2010, and I have since moved to Massachusetts

If you have resided in Massachusetts for more than a year and/or your wife continues to live in Florida you may file in either state. If you are...

Can I file divorce papers in MA if I meet residency requirements right now even though I'm moving out of state days after?

Yes, you can use your VA address and file in the Quincy court or the Probate and Family Court for the jurisdiction where your husband lives in...

I was told that I will receive my judgement for divorce within 30 days and the final divorce papers in 90 days from MA court.

The divorce becomes absolute after 90 days by action of law you need to do nothing. It is called absolute. Until that time you are legally still...

Divorce

If it has been a year since you tried mediation and you still want a divorce, you should be filing a complaint for divorce with your local Probate...

What can I write on the MOTION FOR form? I dont know what to actually write in for I am asking the court.....

You cannot file a motion without an active underlying complaint pending. From your narrative it seems that you want to limit or restrict the...

If a tree falls down and damages someones property and there was no storms or high winds is this considered an act of god?

If you live in a rural, forested area the condition of the tree would not matter,the owner would not be responsible. It would be an active God. If...

Responsibility for preparation and submission of the QDRO is usually spelled out in the separation agreement/judgment. It could be the plaintiffs’...