Massachusetts Family Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can The State Terminate A Mothers And Fathers Rights Over Their Children?
  Yes.  Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children.  That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights.  Usually, the state must show that the parent … more
• Can My Parental Rights Be Terminated While I Am In Jail?
  Yes.  A parent's rights over their child may be terminated due to the parent's abandonment of the child.  A parent's incarceration may result in an abandonment due to the length of … more
• What Rights Does A Married Persons Have With Respect To Property?
  Subject to rights of spouses in real property under The Homesteads Act and provisions of The Family Maintenance Act, or provisions in any pre­nuptial or post­nuptial agreement between … more

Legal Articles

• The Details of Proposition 8
  In November 2008, California voters went to the polls for a general election. In addition to voting for a new president and other elected officials, voters were asked to vote on a ballot proposition commonly referred to as Proposition 8. Proposition 8 asked voters to decide whether the California state constitution should be amended to change the definition of marriage in California to … more
• Distribution of Property Upon Divorce
  Getting divorced involves a lot of financial decisions.  The property, including real estate, stocks, personal property, bank accounts and other things, needs to be divided.  Sometimes the couple getting divorced can work out an equitable arrangement themselves.  If this is the case then the judge granting the divorce usually signs off on their agreement. However, getting … more

Free Legal Forms

• Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights: Summary of State Laws
  This is a publication issued by the Child Welfare Information Gateway, a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and contains a … more
• Application For The Medicaid Plan First Program, Plan First Application For Women Without Children
• Statement Of Claimant Or Other Person - Form 234
• Form 234 - Blank Form To Fax Or Mail

Legal Guides

• Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
  Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
• Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt

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