Is there such thing as the Digangi Rule in middlesex family court

If you and your husband request a Status Conference date, you can take an almost-complete agreement to the Court, and ask the Judge himself what he...

GAL recommends comprehensive substance abuse program

It is "possible" a judge will order treatment, but if you are asking the court to leave the country with your children, you have a complicated...

How can I get my ex-husband to sign off on his rights?

If you divorced your husband because of abuse, trying to "get him to sign off on his rights" is probably not the safest or most effective next...

If you liked the attorney you consulted with, please ask these questions of that person. If you feel comfortable with the answers, and the manner...

Short order custody

A short order of notice is usually only allowed in an emergency; otherwise, a motion would be marked for hearing a minimum of 10 days in advance...

Child support obligation ends, do I need to do anything or does it automatically terminate. (Paying through DOR, via payroll )

You may need to file a Complaint for Modification as soon as that date arrives; child support orders do not automatically cease or change.

If I have a 209-A against someone, can I contact them?

It's not illegal, but it undermines your credibility to the Court and can have serious negative consequences. Before considering modification,...

Can I file for modified child support if I had a modificaiton 18 months ago? The amount is significantly different.

Attorney Simonds has provided you with a link to the rule that allows you and the other parent to file for a change, possibly without a hearing. ...

My daughter is almost 14 years old. I have been remarried for almost a year and my daughter has decided that she wanted to

It is impossible to predict how a judge will weigh the competing factors and decide what is in the best interests of your daughter. I will say...

Do I have to send a letter on relocation to the non-custodial parent. If he has had no contact with our 11monthold for a year?

There are a lot questions to be answered about this situation. You really should consult in person, privately, with an attorney, before making...