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answered on Mar 17, 2017
If she doesn't want them, she can abandon them. You can't force her to take them. Make sure to give her notice in writing of her abandonment. If you plan on abandoning or donating the remains yourself, make sure to give her sufficient advance notice to claim them before you do so. More... View More 
Mom of 15 yr old has full custody & resides in MA. All assets have been split. Divorce will finalize in spring. Can dad move 4 hr drive into NY, legally, if he agrees to take care of transportation for visits with child? Can dad just notify courts of move or does he need permission?
answered on Mar 1, 2017
If the dad wants to move away on his own without the child, I hear no legal problem with that nor any reason to seek court permission. Litigants needs to keep the parties and court apprised of new addresses, though. Of course, it would cause practical visitation issues with the child and... View More
I'm a single stay at home mom of 2 children. Their father has them every other weekend. Supposed to have them 2 days over every school vacation, 2 weeks in the summer and every Wednesday for dinner. He doesn't do any of that besides his weekends. He gets to claim them on his taxes even... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2017
You can file a motion to modify (increase) child support based on fact that dad is spending less time than the custody order permits. Contact a tax lawyer re: your tax question. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
My private documents were stolen out of my office space and used against me in a deposition by the thief given them to her attorney. Now they are using these documents to further explore and have a judge sepeona the rest of my records.
answered on Feb 19, 2017
I assume it's a domestic matter. Take it up with your attorney. He can file a motion in limine.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Adults over 18 are not considered minors, and legal emancipation is a process for minors - not adults. Perhaps you're confused? Are you dealing with a child support order that you want to challenge because you're not sure you're child is in college and you're paying for it? If... View More
What are my rights?Husband left me 3wks ago. Moved in with his sister in Texas. Both names on the home mortgage with huge balloon payment in 28 yrs. No equity in the home. I have paid all the bills.Can my son and daughter-in-law move into help me with the mortgage? We have a MHA mortgage. We pay... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You say you only have 2 months of payments left, yet you say there is no equity in the home. These claims are at odds. You may want to file for divorce to settle the property dispute. I see no problem with leasing the home to tenants. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of... View More
I pay child support to Massachusetts. The state in which the child resides. How is it possible that I received a letter in the mail that I am going to be garnished more wages for the same child, but from Puerto Rico?
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Contact a PR lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You may find self-help resources at your local law library and divorce and custody forms online at the MA courts website: http://www.mass.gov/courts/forms/. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney.... View More
My sonson father has considered missed payments 8 to 12 weeks in between and never getseen in trouble in court and he is never asked to bring money to make his arrears current
answered on Feb 2, 2017
You can file for contempt in court, and you can report the case with a copy of the child support order to the Child Support Enforcement office.
See: http://www.mass.gov/dor/child-support/
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The mother of the child got arrested in California DCF to custody they contacted my fiance to take a DNA test I am his beneficiary and take care of all his stuff he wants me to take custody of the child cuz I also have four other children so I was just wondering what the requirements are for me to... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2017
Typically there is no basis for custody by a non-biological parent unless there is a termination of parental rights ordered by a court followed by a legal adoption. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
The phone payment and the bill are in my name. She pushed me into the wall then grabbed my crotch trying to get the phone. There was a landline in the basement so she had access to 911. She lied on a ex parte order to get a restraining order. I've been contimplating pressing charges it's... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
You would be best advised to report the matter to the police as soon as possible. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law... View More
My current DCF worker was assigned to my case back in the end of October. I am currently fight my moter in court to remove her as a co guardian to my daughter and on sept 22 2016 my daughter was put in dcf custody which my daughter as put in a foster home till November 30 2016. My mother was... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2017
You can file a complaint with DCF against the worker, and you can file for modification of child custody orders in Family Law Court. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice;... View More
Hi, my girlfriend and I are based in Massachusetts. We are in a state-recognized domestic partnership. Her father strongly disapproves of us because of racial issues (I'm Asian). I plan to propose and I'm quite sure she will say yes. Her father is already not talking to her because of our... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2017
If he makes false police charges, he can be charged with a crime. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2017
You may be able to file for modification of child support payments (including health insurance) if there are significant changes in the financial status of the co-parents. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2017
You can file for an emergency visitation order in court if the grandfather has legal custody. If he doesn't and he's just physically prohibiting the kids from seeing their dad, then you might be able to contact the police to report the issue. One possible charge *might* be kidnapping or... View More
this is in massachusetts children are 17, 15, 11 , 10, mother was common law wife for 10 yrs broke up 4 yrs back but are still close.
answered on Jan 18, 2017
You can file for an emergency visitation order in court if the grandfather has legal custody. If he doesn't and he's just physically prohibiting the kids from seeing their dad, then you might be able to contact the police to report the issue. One possible charge *might* be kidnapping or... View More
and let father have him 3 pm Xmas eve to the next weekend father says she in content of course if there's weekends where he won't take him does that make him in contempt he doesn't pay any support and she does what she can and the things that a father should be giving him myself and... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2016
The mother of the child should contact an attorney directly to discuss the standing court orders, how to modify them, and how to negotiate a peaceful resolution with the child's father re: custody. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
If you're doing a collaborative divorce, then yes! They'll have to be explicit contractual language and conflict waivers, for sure. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2016
It depends on whether he's filing for emancipation. The bigger issue is whether he's safe at home. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
I need to break this down a bit: Yes, it's a good idea to "start an entity for asset protection," but what people typically mean by that is that they wish to protect their personal assets from any liability related to their business venture. Therefore, they form an appropriate... View More
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