Winchendon, MA asked in Child Custody for Massachusetts

Q: My parents have had custody for 5.5 years.....alot of stuff has gone down but i recently moved in with my parents

In doing so i realized my parents are now alcholics and they verbally abuse me and have outrageous standards and rules for me....I pay child support.....i pay for them for taking care of my son (who i want back mind you) but I am trying to get out of fighting them i want them to just give him to me. But they wont there is always an excuse. I just need some advice on how to get out of this cycle.....

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Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: Is this a guardianship of minor case? If so then you can petition the Probate Court and if you are indigent you can also request counsel be appointed on your behalf.

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