Dover, MA
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dover, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family
Yes.They require forced shared custody by creating a "rebuttable presumption" that shared physical custody and shared legal custody are in the child's best interests. This presumption means that the co...
See Full GuideOnce you file your case, you have to "serve" the court papers. It is not enough to call the person on the phone and tell him about the case. The court will need proof that he knows about the case. "Ser...
See Full GuideFind your local sheriff or constable and give him or her: 1.the summons; 2.the approved Affidavit of Indigency (be sure to write on it that you need the state to pay the service fees). The Affidavit of...
See Full GuideYou do not need to use a sheriff or constable if the person you are serving will sign the summons. You can just mail or give the papers to the person you are serving, but he must sign the section of th...
See Full GuideIf the person you are serving lives out of state, you can send him the papers by certified mail. But it might be better to get a sheriff to serve him where he lives. Your local sheriff's office should ...
See Full GuideIf you are not sure the person you are serving will sign the papers, but he lives in Massachusetts and you know his address . 1.Find your local sheriff or constable and give him or her: 1.the summons, ...
See Full GuideThe law says that the judges decision must be in the best interest of the child." The judge will look at many things to see what is in your child's best interest: Will the child have a safe place to l...
See Full GuideWhen a judge decides custody, will she consider the way the other parent has abused me? The law says that the judge has to consider the domestic violence when deciding custody. It does not matter what ...
See Full GuideBe prepared to testify to the judge about the abuse. Testifying means swearing that you are telling the truth. Be prepared to show the judge pictures, medical reports, and/or police reports. You can br...
See Full GuideIn some situations, it may not be safe for the child to be left alone with a parent during visitation. In these situations, supervised visitation can be arranged. Supervised visitation means that a thi...
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