He asked to change visitation, I accommodated him, now he is going back to original

I would have to say “it depends.” Each and every case involving children is going to be very, very fact specific, and, in addition, may depend...

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Looking for advice in regards to first steps taking the initiative and acquiring physical custody.

As noted by at least one of my colleagues, depending upon the age of the child, and whether mother ever lived in Massachusetts with him, you may be...

We have tenants on a 1 yr contract started Dec 1, hasn't paid March rent & they aren't paying April, how should we proceed?

First, you should send two (2) separate “notice to quit for non-payment of rent” letters (also called 14-day notice to quit letters), one for the...

The answer to this question will depend on whether (a) you are current on your child support obligations for this child; (b) she is your only child...

Ownership of waterfront property, in the first instance, indicates that the property is quite valuable, and you have a fair amount of financial...

Does a financial statement with a modification of physical custody and child support need to include my new husbands income?

Most often the answer is no, unless you and your new spouse have children together, and you are seeking a modification of an existing child support...

First, if a divorce action is pending, there should be temporary orders in effect with regard to visitation. If no such action is pending, you...

Timing of modification and child support question?

No, the Court will not be upset that the child moved in with you before the modification was written up, signed by the parties, and filed with the...

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My wife has filed for divorce, I've been served, and would like to represent myself. State is MA. What do I do?

Yes, as a general rule, in Massachusetts an individual person (but not a corporation) is entitled to represent him/herself in any lawsuit, whether...

At what age (in Massachusetts) does the child's wishes regarding visitation be taken into consideration

Generally, by the time the child reaches his/her teens, the child's wishes start to take precedence over what non-custodial parent's visitation...