Can I file for guardianship or custody of my granddaughter who has been in Mass DCF custody for 14 months?

What is scheduled for a hearing in November? You might want to be proactive and file a Petition for Temporary Guardianship and Motion for...

My child does not want to go on his visitation do i have to make him go

It is hard to make your child go on a visit when he does not want to go. You might want to have him speak with a therapist so that if you move...

Can my kid's father file contempt against me if he took off without taking the kids for his visitation time?

If he does in fact, file a Complaint for Contempt against you, you will have the opportunity to file an Answer, explaining the situation and...

In order to give you accurate advice, I would need to review the Temporary Order. You might be able to modify the stipulations if there has been a...

What papers do I need to file in probate court to receive child support?

You will need to begin by filing a Complaint for Custody/ Support/ Visitation. Once that is done and the Father is served, you need to request...

In MA is child support suppose to cover back to school clothing?

When were the Temporary Orders for your son-in-law in pay child support issued? Has your daughter or son-in law had any financial changes since...

If a recipient of alimony is purchasing a home with a parent are they still entitled to receive alimony from their ex in MA?

The somewhat new Alimony statute in Massachusetts can be somewhat confusing. You should sit down and speak with a Family Law attorney who has...

How many times can a ex-husband bring his ex-wife to court.

When you say that he was recently awarded a few items, was that via a Temporary Order or a Separation Agreement for a Divorce Judgment? If it is a...

Can my ex wife get the difference of child support back dated since she started her new job 4 months ago?

You stated that you recalculated the Child Support Guidelines. Did you do this on your own or was there a Compliant for Modification filed with...

How many months or times to set up a meeting with my ex for custody is required to be acceptable to the court?

You are not required to meet with your ex prior to filing Complaint for Modification, unless that is the process listed in a previous order. If...