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Ex-husband has visitation every other weekend per divorce agreement.
If he fails to show up, is he in contempt?
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Answered on August 10, 2013
If the language of the agreement is clear and unequivocal concerning his obligation to take your son, then he is subject to a contempt. As other...
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Family in turmoil and being held 'hostage' by mother/daughter scheme
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Answered on August 10, 2013
There aren't enough facts here, or procedural background, to offer a clear picture. You should speak with a lawyer; many of us offer free...
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Can I somehow get out of my adoption and live on my own or with new family?
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Answered on August 10, 2013
Other counsel are absolutely correct. In addition, you should consider contacting your local office of the Department of Children and Families,...
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Massachusetts Age of Consent
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Answered on August 07, 2013
In part in depends on for what 'consent' is being given. Penetrative sexual intercourse? 'Unnatural' sexual intercourse? Marriage? You may also...
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Moving at 17 in Massachussetts
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Answered on August 07, 2013
Under certain and very unusual circumstances, it is possible to move out of a home against the objections of your parents; however, it would...
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What is a typical visitation schedele for infants, to visit their fathers in the State of MA?
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Answered on August 07, 2013
Barring a specific reason for his care to be a threat to the child, there is no real barrier, legal or common-sense-wise, to the man having time...
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Is a non-custodial parent required to provide a bedroom for their child when they visit.
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Answered on August 04, 2013
Many families lack the financial resources for a second bedroom for a visiting child. Barring unusual circumstances, a 12 or 13-year-old son...
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When asking the court to drop a RO, do both parties need to be present?
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Answered on August 04, 2013
You do _not_ need to drop the restraining order in order to set up a parenting plan; in fact, the terms of the restraining order can protect you...
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Landlord says I hve 2 months to move so her family ,
coming from Poland can stay here
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Answered on August 04, 2013
The appropriate notice for eviction varies depending on the existence and (if it exists), the terms of your lease.
It is also true that as a...
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My fiancé broke off our engagement 3 1/2 weeks before the wedding. He lives in CT and I am MA, who gets to keep the ring?
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Answered on August 04, 2013
Speaking as a family & business law lawyer, I just wanted to add that Attorney Lloyd is exactly right concerning both Massachusetts law and the...
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