What can I do to keep my daughters friend from being sent to a group home or back to her father's house.

You should file a petition for appointment of a guardian to a minor in the probate and family court, nominating yourself as guardian. Concurrently,...

He can file a contempt but he won’t get anywhere with it. However, you may wish to file a contempt yourself to recover at least half of the costs...

Unless you modified the child support order from 2 to 3 years ago, the order is still active and your ex is still liable for the period you were...

You may request that the court order your husband to vacate the marital home, but you will have to support your request with substantial evidence...

You can move anywhere you like as long as you are not relocating the child outside of Massachusetts. Your visitation scheduled will stay the same,...

MMe and my baby father are not married.

If the child was born out of wedlock, and there have been not court orders or judgments, then you have sole legal and physical custody of the child...

If the child has lived in Massachusetts for more than six months - the case can be heard here. You will need to file a complaint and provide a...

How can I get a signed legal document/ guardianship removed or amended ?

Your narrative is a bit confusing so I'll make some assumptions. It seems like you have signed a letter of consent to a guardianship in the...

What happens in a case of suspended visitation?

Your husband should file a Petition to Adopt. If the bio father agrees with the adoption the process is fairly straight forward. If the bio Father...

Child support agreements in MA ?

The court is very reluctant to hear directly from the child but is interested in the child's position. Generally, the voice of the child is heard...