This is not a typical construction of a decision concerning the child's health and education and recreation. Does your stipulation discuss this question of additional children ? I've never seen this coming up! It sounds like an intrusion and could well be a violation of public policy that... View More

Depending upon what Petition the joint legal custody was ordered temporarily or finally adjudicated, either a settlement agreement called a Stipulation to be entered as a Judgment if it was a temporary order or if the joint legal custody was a permanent Judgment then by a Joint Modification... View More

Whether or not he pays his child support will not affect the custodial issue nor the removal issue, but it does not reflect well on him and is a part of the whole set of circumstances the Court uses to evaluate the removal petition. Is this joint physical or joint legal custody you are referring... View More

How do you have this information? Is it in written form? A text or email? If so, you should respond in writing to him- text or email about your legitimate concerns for your child and your household's health and that you urge him to reconsider taking the child for the next 2 weeks while he... View More

Because the child has not been living in Massachusetts for at least 6 months, our Probate Courts do not yet have jurisdiction over custody and visitation as the former state of residence still is the home state until then. However, if there is a safety concern about the child going to the other... View More

In and of itself, this is not an issue unless the child is adversely affected by the move or if the public school system -if applicable to your child -will not accept that you are a resident in the location of the campground. It is unclear why you would have moved from your apartment at this time... View More

This is actually an area of specialization. However, briefly, if you are within 30 days of the supported finding of abuse or neglect you can ask for a fair hearing and if the finding is adverse at the fair hearing, then the Superior Court would be involved if an appropriate appeal of the hearing... View More

Has paternity been acknowledged? If not, then you should commence a Paternity proceeding and request visitation and child support orders to be entered upon a paternity finding. The law in unmarried situations is that the mother is the sole custodial parent, however, upon a showing that you were... View More

You should contact an attorney to discuss specific details, there is not much here to go on. If you want a divorce you'll need to go through the divorce process of filing in the probate and family court. If you fear for your safety and your child's safety, for any reason, you should... View More

It sounds like a Modification of Child Support matter can be filed based upon his material change in circumstances . The current Guidelines would be applicable, also. It also sounds like he is in Contempt with regard to your health insurance coverage if that was not changed in the earlier... View More

Is there a Modification petition pending? Has your visitation been limited by any Court Order? If not you may file a Modification Complaint of your own if the circumstances have changed materailly since your prior orders. You could check the docket on line to see whether counsel for the child was... View More

Good question. It really depends on the agreement that you came to with your ex when you moved away. If there is any restriction about moving to any state other than TN, then obviously it would be an issue.

Realistically, there should be no impact on your ex if you are paying for the... View More

So it looks like neither of you are in Rhode Island, so you can contact the Mass. Dept. of Revenue about Child Support Enforcement application and their seeking a Modification through the Probate Court in Massachusetts where you are residing for you as an option.

Yes, The name of the provider should be provided to the other parent.

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answered on Apr 25, 2020

While I practice in Florida, not Mass., in most states, courts cannot “force” a parent, against his or her will, to spend time with a child, but many can sanction a parent for their refusal, in some way, as forcing you seems contrary to the child’s best interest. Further, the court can... View More

If your question involves the MDOR then you and the other party need to contact the MDOR attorney or office involved with your case and indicate that there is going to be an Affidavit of No Arrears executed and request this be processed.

It really depends on the custody order that is in place and why they are withholding visits. Parenting time and custody arrangements are supposed to be honored despite other quarantine restrictions so that alone isn't a valid reason to deny visits. If you are concerned about the child's... View More

Was there an attorney involved? He or she should be able to send you a copy even if you were not represented by the attorney for the other parent.

The level of child support is determined by the child support guidelines and you should try to estimate the sum based upon your income and what you know about mother's income as well as medical insurance information. Keep records of what you are paying directly ( cancelled checks and bank... View More

Is the child being neglected or abused? If so you need an emergency order and should engage counsel in your geographical area. Otherwise you should consider filing a Modification of your current custodial orders.