The Restraining Orders and 209A’s are now allowing pets to be listed and there has been an actual case where a pet has been listed under the laws as of the end of October.  The 209A was reflected to allow a Judge to include a pet when filing a 209A Order.  This is relatively new […]

There used to be 3 Sessions and now there is typically one session a day.  There is the 4 Judges and each Judge goes there one day a week.  ADDRESS: New Bedford Satellite 505 Pleasant Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Hours of Operation: Taunton 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., except for emergencies which will be taken […]

The Plymouth Probate Court is located 52 Obery Street, Suite 1130 in Plymouth, Mass. 02360 and Brockton is 215 Main Street, Suite 220, Brockton, Mass.  02301. The phone number for the Plymouth is (508) 747-6204 and Brockton is (508) 897-5400.   The Registrar’s Office or Clerk’s office is generally open from 8:30 – 3:00, Monday […]

As many people are aware the Dookhan Lab scandal had the laboratory that tested for drugs and had the certificates and evidence at criminal cases has had nearly 200 inmates right now that have been released or have their cases put on hold with countless others having that as well.  There are implications not only […]

  This year the Supreme Court made a ruling in a 5-4 decision that officials can strip search people arrested for any offense no matter how minor the charge is before admitting them to jail even if there is no evidence or suspicion to suspect the person of contraband.    The court had determined where […]

In December of 2001 in Commonwealth v. Hoyt, the Massachusetts SJC determined that once you are asked for Miranda Rights it can be considered unequivocal and much of what took place was the Defendant had after being read his Miranda Rights saying that he wanted an attorney, but then said he could not afford one.  […]

  In choosing a lawyer is not as simple as choosing a landscaper or a carpenter. There are a lot of different variables about what or who is the best lawyer for you.  There are a lot of considerations that you have to look at. Some of that might be more obvious, such as the […]

DCF is formally known as “DSS”; and is required under the law to provide an appropriate service to help strengthen families who are identified because a report was supported. This is accurate whether your children remain in your home or placed in temporary foster care. There are a lot of different services that can be put into […]

DCF is not allowed to tell you the name of the person who reported you. Sometimes they call anonymously and sometimes they are mandated reporters, but regardless the names are redacted or blacked out.  You are able to get a copy of the report, but you need to be able to make the request in […]

Generally, a social worker will come to your home is the first step, if it is a non-emergency situation.  You are entitled to have an attorney present or someone else with you.  It is recommended that you consider having an attorney present. The social worker will discuss the allegations that had been reported and may discuss […]