Can I get custody of children without filing divorce?

It sounds as if you already have de facto custody of the children. You may want to file a motion in the Family Court to formalize the arrangement...

Grandparent Visitation Rights

So long as you are not presenting a threat to the child, your daughter has every right to let you see your grandchild. Joint custody does not mean...

What are my options on getting help for my nieces a and nephew if i suspect abuse?

Contact your local child protective services agency and inform them of your suspicions and present whatever evidence you may have.

Hi. Quick question my 16 year old daughters mother wants to move out of state.

First, is there a custody arrangement in place? If so, that document will dictate under what terms the mother may take the child. If not, you may...

I'm appointed Justice of the Peace in MA and perform Marriages. Can I legally marry a couple if one party has be drinking?

As an out-of-stater, I would use common sense and go ahead with the ceremony if you feel the person is competent to understand, appreciate and...

IS MY MARRIAGE LEGAL? My husband's ex went by his last name representing herself as his wife when they were together.

If the divorce filing took place in 1998 and the dismissal without prejudice took place in 2005, it would seem that there was never a determination...

My daughter's ex-husband just made.up stories about my husband and myself. He.reported lies to D.C.S. Can we sue him for slander

If you can show that his accusations materially affected you (demonstrate monetary damage) and that he repeated these accusations to an...

Could a lawyer draft a letter to my ex-wife informing her to contact me only by email?

Mr. Finnecy and Mr. Miller have provided sound and valuable advice. If you still need to maintain contact about the rental home, you may want to...

How does a Guardianship of a minor affect the parents custody? Does a Guardian have any type of legal custody of a minor?

Guardianship is when the Court through its orders, or the State by way of its emergency powers, places a child in custody of another party besides...

The Supreme Court has ruled that grandparents have some sort of rights of access to grandchildren and have left it to the individual states to...