For DCF to take a child at birth, they will still have to claim that there is a _current_ risk justifying the removal. While the prior terminations...

How old does my son have to be to emancipate himself ?

There is no specific age. Emancipation of a minor is complicated in Massachusetts because there is no law describing such a procedure. You can...

Massachusetts is a 2-party consent state for audio recording. Violation is a felony. That means that she can not audio-record you without your...

CAN I SUE MY DAUGHTERS BABY DADDY FOR NON PAYMENT OF BABYSITTING

The first question is whether there is a Court order or judgment in place. If so, it depends on the language of the order or judgment. The child...

What is family adoption like? Do we need to go to court for it?

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a Court is _required_ to approve an adoption. You may have signed something as simple as a caregiver...

How can a father who does not keep up with his child support payments nor has visitations right keep me from moving out of stat?

The issues of custody and parenting plans, and the related issue of removal of the child to another state, are entirely separate from his child...

Do I have to appear in person in a child support contempt case in Massachusetts ?

Unless you ask the Court to waive your appearance in advance of a hearing, your failure to appear will be considered a default and could result in...

Normally yes, if the DR divorce process is either by agreement with your current spouse or has similar procedures as the US does in terms of notice...

Victim and retaliation laws?

It is not clear what you are asking. Is this social club open to all, or is it private? Was there an element of discrimination? What are the terms...

I am looking for family law attorney in Massachussette State

You are not clear what you are asking about. If you are looking for a divorce, that is certainly possible. You can resolve all of the property...