1) I am interested in obtaining a writers name. I do not want to change my legal name. name for writing.

For name changes in general in Massachusetts, go to Comm of MA, courts, trial courts, probate court, forms. There is a downloadable form with...

Is it possible to have a DCF placement decision overturned? How do I get DCF to allow me overnight visits?

Filing a guardianship petition is something you can do. Continuing to call DCF will just make them want to avoid you. Make sure your visits with...

I am 19 weeks pregnant and the father and I split, he wants nothing to do with child. What are my rights if he comes back?

If the man comes back and claims to be the father, he will need to get a paternity test to prove it. Until then, he has no rights. There is...

I've never heard of a requirement. It might depend to some extent also on the complexity of the issues. I've had the decision come down the same...

Is it okay to allow my child support to fall behind so long as the arrears gets paid up when my paycheck gets garnished?

I would think of it this way, is it ok for my child not to eat for a week/month as long as I make up the arrears later? I believe that is the way...

Looking to get custody or guardianship of my grandson.

DCF regulations require them to explore families before they look for others to take children. Relatives who are interested have to call DCF and...

DCF needs a reasonable belief that your children are being harmed or are in danger of harm before removing them. If school age, of course, the...

What is time period.for me to change my married back to my

You can file a Petition to change your name to another name at any time. Get the form at your county probate court. It is self-explanatory. I...

See if you can find an attorney who is EXPERIENCED in DCF custody cases. This is an area where you don't want to mess around. Have you received a...

In a contempt action (in a divorce case), how long do I have to notice my appeal?

in Massachusetts, you have 30 days after the entry of the decision on the docket, to appeal. You should consult an attorney to consider whether to...