Q: I have a family matter.going to court to see my grandkids.already been to court and its a pre trial confetence..
I have to go back 10/1.but it said all discoveryshall be completed ny 9/18.what should i do.im allowed to send cards and gifts.she will not let the kids call me.as it was agreement.what should i do?
A:
Unfortunately your question is not clear as to what you are asking about and your back ground is not clear, e.g., as it was agreement.what should i do?
Let me speak generally, apparently you have received a Pre-Trial Order. Apparently, the Order is in two parts, first you were told that if you have any discovery questions or document requests of the other side, the questions and requests must be “served” by the date the Court gave you. The questions and requests must be in the form required by law.
The second part of the Order sets out certain information the Court is ordering you to produce. If you want any chance of trying to get some communication with your grand kids, follow the Order to the T.
You should know that under the Massachusetts and the United States Constitution you have no right to see your minor grandchildren if a parent objects. There is a very narrow, limited exception for seeing the children. This is highly technical, so you ask “What should I do?” Consult with an experienced lawyer, But, keep in mind that if you have received a Pre-Trial Order it is probably too late for an attorney.
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