Can a mental/emotional abusive boyfriend take custody of our child if I leave with my child but don't have my own home/app to go

Under MA law, if your child was born out of wedlock, you are the sole legal and physical custodian of the child. The father has to take court...

What form(s) do I file to get the (expexited, if possible) court order allowing me to take my daughter on a vacation?

If your trip is imminent you can apply for an emergency hearing, but the court may not see this as an 'emergency'. First check if your separation...

How do I submit documentation to the courts?

Court proceedings are not a place to "learn as you go". Consider hiring a new lawyer. Submitting evidence or documents requires special procedures.

If you haven't been to court for child support and nothing has ever been set up can the IRS take any of your tax refund

The IRS will work with DOR to collect unpaid child support. However, you must have an order of support in place for them to intercept any tax...

Marital property and children's property - emergency motion possible?

Actually, your remedy is to file a complaint for contempt. The automatic stays on dispersal of marital property is there for a reason; violations...

Regarding the 21-23 "enrolled full time in college"

Sir, while I share in your frustration, you must understand that the Court will rule in the BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD.

Divorce Trial Transcript request reasons

You are entitled to a transcript of any hearing you are party to. Your reason for wanting the transcript: you are party. Don't t over think it.

Do I need a lawyer? Is there a way around DCF? What do I do?

You can file a complaint for modification of the custody order based on the change in circumstances (father is now using and exposing child to...

ARC Attorney in Massachusetts: http://www.mawl.org/attorneys-representing-children-arc-program-suffolk-county-training/

Child Custody using a Guardian Ad Litem

Challenging a GAL report can be very complicated. There is a presumption that the GAL is objective and thorough; though I have found GALs to fall...