My husband wants to separate. We own properties in 4 states and a business together. How can I protect my interests?

Massachusetts does not have a comprehensive system for legal separation. There is one statute relating to legal separation in Massachusetts. This...

MY KIDS FATHER PAYS FOR ONE CHILD BUT ITS BEEN 3 YEARS AND DOR STILL HASNT ADDED MY OTHER CHILDREN TO THE ORDER

The first order of business is that you have to have a child support order for the additional children. If you have not obtained such an order,...

Im on the stand being cross examed by Ex's attorney.. Exs boyfriend is making threatening gestures.

Yes, its witness intimidation and yes there should be a consequence (penalty) to the other party. But will it benefit you if the judge declares a ...

Can my ex wife sue me for past due child support after 13 years, we have a written statement from her to agree for lower payment

Child support guidelines have changed significantly since you were divorce, so it is entirely possible that she may be entitled to a modification...

Can a person get a restraining order pertaining to a residence or part of a residence?

The short answer is: probably not, unless, as Attorney Molloy has pointed out you can show that there is a likelihood of harm to the person.

My sister just filed a temp restraining order against her husband. Can she and her newborn relocate out of state?

As my colleagues have advised, contact an attorney to assist you (your sister) navigate through this complicated situation. Removing the child...

I am the mother of a 7 year old little girl. I want to modify a previous court order.

You can file a complaint for modification that will address both issues. Attorney Mason has given you the standards you will have to meet to...

What is done when a visitation/custody order is violated and then the contempt order is then ignored as well?

You have received good advice from my colleagues. There is little more you should do but appear at the next hearing with your evidence and new...

Your grandma can apply for GUARDIANSHIP--which is very much like custody, but more people can be guardians than can get custody. If both of your...

DCF told my daughters school to stop having a teacher teach minors because he was being investigated for rape of a child.

My first instinct is that there is probably no conviction here; remember, a person is "innocent until proven guilty". Further, if this is a private...