Can I request my child's last name to be changed in Massachusetts?

You will need to file a petition for name change with the court. Below is the link to the change of name petition you will need to file with the...

Principally dependent means the child is relying on the parent to provide their housing, clothing, food, and other basic living necessities. Often...

Affidavit

I would not sign an affidavit on behalf of a client. When I sign other documents on behalf of another person I always indicate after the signature...

My ex husband and I got divorce in Mass court. We always went to essex when problems arises. In 2007

I agree with the other attorneys answers and would only add that it would be a good idea to go to the court where probate was filed, pull the file...

Do I need probate for this one item?

I agree with what Attorney Satterwhite said and would add that people typically have trusts drafted to avoid probate by placing any probatable...

Can my fiance give me permission to view the GAL report?? i was involved in the interview

GAL reports contains confidential and personal information about children and the Court has an interest in protecting these children. Allowing the...

Via court ordered stipulation on Complaint for custody, I'v been paying my wife child support for 3 years. Daughter is now 17.

I agree with Attorney Samuels answer that you should file a complaint for modification immediately and request a termination of the child support...

Divorced in CA 14yrs ago/mom then moves to MA w/2yr old. does she have the right to move child sup. order jurisdiction now

Without having more facts on your particular case it is difficult to answer your question(s). When you say you went to court to show she had no...

My ex to be has a % in a partnership. Am I entitled to anything out of it?

This is difficult to answer without knowing the terms of the partnership your husband has an interest in. In general if a spouse has an ownership...

Do I need to file a complaint in family court? Please help my son is my world!!

Since you stated that the child's mother received the written evaluation a month ago and weekly written evaluations since then, I would consider...