My kids are currently late 50 times from school and its only March. Is that considered neglect in the state of MA?

It is not clear from your comments if the children are late to school (only) when they are in the care of father, who has shared physical custody...

Can my ex file and get granted visitation and joint legal custody if he is facing possible deportation?

The father certainly has the right to apply for custody/visitation; but---and its a big BUT, will the court grant it? You have a strong case...

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I'm afraid to re-up the Restraining Order - how hard will court be?

The RO does not have to be renewed; if you nothing it will lapse. If you are still in fear of harm from the defendant, you should renew it. Let...

Can my husband adopt my children even when the biological father keeps changing his mind?

In order for the court to enter an adoption decree, notice must be given to the birth and/or legal father of the child unless either: (a) he has...

Does the MA Court or the foreign Court have superior jurisdiction to hear a divorce three years after my wife's desertion of me?

The wedding, the marriage, the property all in MA, ergo MA is the proper jurisdiction. Furthermore, you continue to reside here.

Can I help pressure the Mass DOR/CSS in collecting past due child support owed to me by parent (maternal) now in Montana?

There is one route not usually taken, so I don't know the history of success (or failure) but: if you can get the child support arrears converted...

If the defendant in a clerk magistrate hearing fails to appear on a violation of an RO what happens next?

Any time a criminal defendant fails to appear when summoned by the Court, a bench warrant issues (that is a warrant issued directly from the Court...

Can a undocumented lady now 63 yrs old get some sort of authorized humanitarian hardship petition allowing to visit w/ 90 yr Mom

In this environment of mass deportation and a legislature disincline to grant any leeway to undocumented persons, it is not advisable for your...

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Do I need to notarize a letter to my executor leaving money to a friend.

You should add a proper codicil to the will expressing your desire to have the [named] friend assume the pet, and particularizing the amount of...

What is statue of limitations on answering a will.

I believe you are mixing legal terms. A Statute of limitation is a period of time within which to bring an action; thereafter the claim is...