Massachusetts Child Custody Lawyers

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How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more
Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more

Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a … more
What if My Child Doesn't Want to Visit with His or Her Other Parent?
It’s time for your nine-year-old child’s weekend visit with your ex, and, as usual, she’s dragging her feet. “I don’t want to go!“ she whines as you attempt to pack her overnight bag and push her toward the waiting car. “Why do I have to go?” she cries, tears welling up in her big blue eyes. Then there’s your … more

Petition for Grandparent(s) Visitation
Use this form to petition the court for visitation rights for your grandchild(ren) if the parents are either separated or divorced or have never … more
Guardianship of Minor With - Without - Sureties
This form should be used if you wish to file a petition with the court to become the legal guardian of a minor child, and list the parents of the … more
Complaint to Establish Paternity
If you want to legally establish the paternity of your child and order the father to pay child support for the child or have custody or visitation … more
Complaint for Support-Custody-Visitation Pursuant to G.L. c. 209 C
This form is used to request custody and/or visitation with child(ren); health insurance; prohibition against imposing any restraint on the … more