Can one parent have legal custody of a child and not physical custody?

Ask for joint legal custody. She will have to have some sort of legal custody in order to be with the child and take care of her. Joint legal...

Do I have to take back my maiden name? Can I just use my middle name from now on?

When you filed divorce papers, you have an option to change your name. You can pick whatever name you choose. If you do it after the divorce...

In MA, what are my options if my wife wants to move into another room and tell all she is seperated?

There is no such thing as legal separation here in Massachusetts. You are either married or divorced. Your wife could "act" as if she's single...

What if one of the spouse can't attend the court hearing?

Yes. You will have to get a Motion to Waive Attendance.

Does my husband only own our home since he bought it before we were married?

Depending on the length of the marriage and other factors, you might be entitled to an equity division of the house. Does that mean you'll get...

My daughter is 16 yr old. Does she have the right to choose which parent she lives with. We live in Massachusetts.

At 16 years old, if you ask the court for a change of custody, the court will give a lot of weight to your daughter's opinions.

You actually cannot do that without incurring penalties. If you divide both of your retirement accounts and split it between yourselves, what...

Can my I transfer a house to someone without using a lawer?

All you would need to do is have someone draft a deed. However, the bigger question is, do you really want to transfer your house to your...

How much for court fees?

It's $215 for an uncontested divorce. If you have children, then there's the cost of a parental education class and that varies depending on the...

After i put a contempt order on the father for not visiting if he shows up i have to give him the child?

Before a court order says otherwise, he is allowed to visit his children and you must let him or else you could be held in contempt.