How do I modify existing rest. order to see my kids? Order granted on 41/11 - I violated via an email, went to prison.

You can only modify the restraining order in the court by which it was issued. But the district court won't modify custody and visitation orders,...

Am I obligated to inform/invite the father to minor childs therapy session?

In addition to Atty. Lebensham's suggestion, you should also consult your custody agreement / judgment. Even in "full custody" situations, there...

I had a case opened against me falsely accused investigation lasted over 6 months it was closed.

The way I read this question, the asker wants an attorney to help convince the prosecutor to go after the person who made the false...

Two part question about child protective services

The CPS agency in Massachusetts is called the Department of Children and Families (DCF, formerly Department of Social Services, DSS). Their...

Can I stop CPS from telling me I must do this or else because they received a complaint?

The only things I would add to Atty. Govan's answer is that the one thing you shouldn't do is sign any statements admitting that what you did was...

Did you appeal the judge's decision? If the decision was wrong on the facts and the law, you will get better results through an appeal than filing...

What are the rights of the father if the mother have sole legal custody?

To Attorneys Lynch and Sinclair's answers, I would only add that the person with sole legal custody is the one who gets to decide what the other...

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DUI - Child abuse and neglect?

I don't practice in Virginia, but it sounds as if you may have grounds for modification of the custody and visitation agreement based on the...

I was granted legal custody of my 17 yr old niece,is she considered emancipated from her parents.

The Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries' "Mass. Law About Emancipation" page has a link to the federal statute on "independence" for students in regard...

At what age can a minor become emancipated from their parents in the state of Massachusetts?

As there is no statute specifically authorizing an emancipation procedure in Massachusetts, there is no set age. The minor has to be able to...