How to request a motion for recons. in MA and how to request docs from ex expap. tax returns, profit sharg.pay stubs,bank stmt

Motions for Reconsideration seems to have been eliminated by Probate and Family Court as of about September, 2012 and it appears likely that you...

You might have gotten someone else's order. Stranger things have happened and can more easily happen in underfunded and understaffed courts. If you...

Legal separation

You can be legally separated indefinitely. However, if your spouse wants a divorce she can get one whether or not you cooperate (as long as she...

Is there any way to legally collect unpaid child support before a court order was issued?

I am afraid that if there was no Temporary Order in this divorce matter setting child support there would be nothing to enforce and, therefore, no...

In the state of MA, what are the visitation laws for parents who are not married?

In a non-marital situation such as yours, you control visitation until there is an order from a Court granting him rights of visitation that you...

I received a witness summons for a probate/divorce trial. Do I have to appear? What if I do not?

I believe that you are referring to a subpoena and subpoena duces tecum (concerning documents). If properly served, subpoenas, effectively, are...

If I have a emergency restraining order &I wanted to extend it I needed to go to court prior to it ending, will he be there?

If the restraining order came out of a District Court, the court CANNOT grant your husband custody or visitation rights. If it came out of a...

I am victim of domestic violence. Live in MA. Is there an Advocate appointed to me to help me thru court?

I agree with my colleagues on this forum and would add that you have the option of applying for a Chapter 209A Abuse Prevention Order if your...

If you get married in Massachusetts & then move to Canada (for 5 years) do you get divorced in Canada or in Massachusetts?

I agree with my colleagues that Canada would have jurisdiction. If Canada's custody law (or the custody law in whatever province you are located)...

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How do I file a complaint for modification to have the venue changed?

It used to be that, normally, there would first be an action filed (at Berkshire Probate) and then a request to change the venue made by you to the...