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What's my recourse when my ex refuses to release my children phones to them when visiting with me -Court ordered communication.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

If the judge only "allowed" you to provide the phone for your children, you may need to try to have the order modified to require the mother to let...

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I live in ma my girlfriend is 4 months preg and left for washington state i want my child what rights do i have.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

Good answer, though Massachusetts calls the court action that the previous answer suggested a paternity action. You would have to file it in the...

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Does a child of the age of 13 have to live with either parent?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

A child has to live with someone who is legally responsible for him or her. If your parents and sister agree, they can let you live with your...

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I just gave birth to my son who was only 33 weeks prior to knowing I was pregnant was taking suboxones once I knew I wean myself

Michael's answer | Answered on July 02, 2011

The second half of your question is easier to answer than the first. For several years now, DCF workers investigating 51As have had the authority...

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My son lives with me and is going thru medical dependancy withdrawl given by his MD for chronic pain. He has become physically a

Michael's answer | Answered on July 01, 2011

I am sorry that your son is going through such a bad time medically and being abusive to you. As I am a Family Law attorney and do not practice...

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Changing a child's last name after divorce

Michael's answer | Answered on June 29, 2011

You can only file a motion if your divorce case is still open -- if the decree nisi hasn't become final yet. If you divorce is older than that,...

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What can I do if my kids have blood lead?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 24, 2011

I changed the Practice area on your question from Family Law to Landlord & Tenant since it seems as if it is the landlord and tenant portion of the...

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My 14yr old wants to live with his Father.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 23, 2011

I don't really see a specific question in your post. The answers to most of the questions I can infer from your post would be "It...

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Adult child told by college needs proof of emancipation

Michael's answer | Answered on June 23, 2011

I suppose I would start with the Massachusetts definition of adult = 18, the 48th to 51st clauses of Mass. General Laws Chapter 4, section...

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Florida age of consent laws: can I get into trouble?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 22, 2011

I don't practice in Florida and don't know what its age of consent is but generally speaking, age of consent means age when a person is said to be...

Michael L Rich's Answers (2598)

What's my recourse when my ex refuses to release my children phones to them when visiting with me -Court ordered communication.

I live in ma my girlfriend is 4 months preg and left for washington state i want my child what rights do i have.

Does a child of the age of 13 have to live with either parent?

I just gave birth to my son who was only 33 weeks prior to knowing I was pregnant was taking suboxones once I knew I wean myself

My son lives with me and is going thru medical dependancy withdrawl given by his MD for chronic pain. He has become physically a

Changing a child's last name after divorce

What can I do if my kids have blood lead?

My 14yr old wants to live with his Father.

Adult child told by college needs proof of emancipation

Florida age of consent laws: can I get into trouble?