If your child is born out of wedlock, you have to get the father to sign a paternity acknowledgement before you can put the father's name on the...

I am pregnant and the baby's father does not want anything to do with child, what can I do?

Its not clear, but it seems you are talking about an adoption of the child by your friend. If so, you have to wait until the baby is born though...

MA Emancipation: Are there grounds to file emancipation from 22 yr old if possibility child is not passing or not enrolled FT?

A child does not have to declare him/herself emancipated, but a parent has to seek an order of the court to terminate child support obligations...

Its for my friend. Do we have to pay wife support every month after Divorce ?

Alimony is based on "ability to pay" and need". Unlike child support the calculations are a bite more complicated. The spouse has to (1) request...

My ex-boyfriend has filed a restraining order against me. Since then he has sent a text message asking to be friends.

You have to file a motion to vacate the restraining order in the district court that issued it. Print out your text message(s) from him and attach...

Waiting for DOR, should I still make child support payments?

Not sure why the DOR has stopped your child support obligations; but, Attorney Kinder is correct: file a motion for temporary orders requesting a...

How to obtain joint custody

Firstly, expired court orders are precisely that: EXPIRED. Secondly, the District Court that issued the temporary custody pursuant to the...

Attorney Rich gave you great information. I'll add that Grandparent standing is new and still limited to visitation. You can petition for...

Do I still have legal rights to my child while my child is in temporary custody of the father due to a C&P removal?

I suggest you work with DCF to "rehabilitate" yourself in the eyes of the agency. I make no judgments as to what supported their decisions; but...

Restraining Orders

You need a lawyer familiar with DV cases, and it would be a bonus if they had experience with Policemen as parties.