Why wouldn't a filed 51a be in a custody file

In addition to Attorney Rich's answer, it's unclear whether your son's father submitted to the hair follicle test through the Court probation...

I'm sorry to hear what you are going through and hope you are feeling better. A few notes: You do not have to sign anything when you are served...

How do we ago about right termination on the fathers part?

I agree wholeheartedly with Attorney Rich. Often times, Family Law attorneys find ourselves explaining a concept that is somewhat strange when...

I live in Massachusetts and my boyfriend wants to adopt my daughter when she turns 18 yr. Can he do it?

You should speak with an adoption attorney about all of the potential consequences of your boyfriend adopting your adult daughter, including but...

Can an amber alert really be post-dated????probably a stupid question but just want to double check!

Amber Alerts were invented to get information about missing and endangered children out to the public as quickly as possible. The point is that...

What can be legally be done to stop ex-spouse who is desperate to ruin my children's relationship with me to get custody?

You and your husband may want to speak to an attorney about obtaining harassment orders against your ex, as well as about going back to Probate...

Can I stop child support payments when my child turns 23 regardless of their current student status?

When a child reaches the age of 23, he or she ages out of eligibility for child support unless there's some severe circumstance that renders your...

What is the best way to file for divorce when your spouse is non-responsive?

In Massachusetts, you must have lived here for one year or the cause of the breakdown of your marriage must have occurred in Massachusetts. You...

It sounds like you're asking about how the involvement of DCF will affect the process, rather than the facts of your case. You should note that...

What laws are there in MA covering abuse/neglect by a parent in relation to allowing underage sexual activity in their home?

Here's the thing--the chances you will get your ex in trouble without causing some not so great things for your son (and his girlriend) are pretty...