What do I do or how do I handle my situation if my daughters mom prevents me from taking her?

Attorney Marino said it all! If you follow his advise you will be in good shape. Continue paying your child support, even if the Mother blocks...

Divorce and the martial home

In addition to the excellent advise my colleague offered, I might suggest that if you are not ready for a divorce, you can file for separate...

Can she really go for back support even though she denied my child support payments?

You cannot force her to take the support checks; but, I strongly recommend you save the payments she is refusing to take. The court will...

My son is getting divorced from his wife of 5 years. Does she get 50% of the value of the house?

MA is an "equitable distribution" state. That means all property, including separately owned property, is subject to distribution at the time of...

If I am non custodial parent, can I claim my daughter on my taxes?

You can get a copy of the judgment and inquire of the court clerk if there are any further pleadings. If there are orders entered on new...

How do I ensure that a potential abusive father not have access to my child?

It is unclear if the child is already born, but a child born out of wedlock is presumed to be the child of the mother (meaning she has legal and...

Can I lose my guardianship of my neice if her parents gave up their parental rights I've had her for 3yrs she's 5 now

I understand your distress at hearing that what you thought was a settled matter (your guardianship of your niece); but it is not unusual for...

I gather you are asking what are your remedies if your mother divorced your father when you were a child, then remarried a wealthy American...

Husband is verbally traumatizing our kids, both less 10yrs. I am breadwinner and feel unconfortable when I leave them with him

You should consider family counseling. If you impress on your spouse his risk of losing access or custody of the children, it might motivate him...

I moved out of our jointly owned home two years ago with my child, because of unbearable situation living together.

To enforce your rights you must begin an action in a court of competent jurisdiction--in MA, the Probate & Family Court in the county where you...