Beyond the legal answers you've received (which I agree with on all fronts, including that you should speak to RI attorneys), there's a practical...

Is my son, a minor, allowed to participate in a hearing or trial if he expressed an interest?

Minor children are never entitled to participate in court proceedings and generally, in Massachusetts, judges do not like to hear that they have...

My mother and her boyfriend body shame me and abuse me mentally. I don't want to kill myself can I move in with my dad forever?

It's terrible to hear you're going through such a hard time. It takes a lot to find the strength to ask for help. I would recommend that you...

What are my rights concerning my step children if something were to happen to their father? The mother was deemed unfit.

You should contact local family law attorneys about the possibility of step-parent adoption. Through step-parent adoption, you would become the...

How do I start an out of state child custody case?

The first step you should take is to discuss your matter with competent NY counsel in the locale where your Wife and son live. You can use the...

Do I have to contact anyone about my child support?

Your question is a little bit confusing, because there's a lot of talk about Florida in a question posted to Massachusetts. Were you divorced in...

In April 2015 the cps came to my door and they said that the school called them and they falsely accused me

You should immediately consult with a local attorney who is familiar with cases involving DCF. Please note that the teachers at your son's school...

Child. Custody

You can certainly pursue a divorce while your husband is living outside of the United States, and you can receive orders awarding you sole physical...

Concern about kids' sleeping arrangements.

If your ex is moving in with his parents, I assume there's a financial reason afoot. I raise this issue because children having their own bedrooms...

Is there a law in Massachusetts granting non custodial parents access to their children by telephone?

First and foremost, don't delete that text! As already stated, there's no specific law about phone calls--but there's no specific law about...