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In Massachusetts Does my Child’s Preference Determine Where he/she will Live?

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On May 6, 2021

There is answer is normally no. The older the child is and the more mature and rationale their decision making is the more weight the court will likely to give the child’s perspective, but it determines in part their age, maturity and rationale. So, for example, if a child wants to live where the parent […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On May 3, 2021

It is extremely rare in Massachusetts that the court would want or even allow a child to appear in court to testify. There are some rare circumstances that I have had where children were able to testify, but that is something that you would need to courts permission from well ahead of time. Generally, the […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 29, 2021

The answer is no. Child support and visitation are not hand-in-hand. The court would not be happy if a parent’s visitation order was denied because of that parent not paying child support. On the opposite end just because you pay child support does not mean that you are entitled to more visits because of that […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 26, 2021

Generally, the answer is yes. There would still be a child support order, even if the parents are able to agree on an equal parenting time. The child support calculations base it on the income of the parties and who pays health, dental and vision insurance. If there is childcare and who pays the childcare […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 22, 2021

That would be the grandparents; where the court has an assumption that the parents are typically qualified to determine how their kids spend their time. If the parents object to grandparent’s visitation, the moving party has to show why it would be necessary for the child’s best interest such as health, safety or welfare. Again, […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 19, 2021

For most purposes it does not matter whether they are unmarried or divorced. However, if you are the paternal grandparents there has to be paternity that is established by father before you can seek visitation rights.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 15, 2021

In Massachusetts you need to file a Petition which is a form you can get from the Probate and Family Court or Juvenile Court in occasional circumstances. Where the Court that has been making the custody and parenting schedule regarding your grandchild and in that Petition, you should describe not only your proposed visitation schedule, […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 12, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, what is a drop box for court pleadings? Courts may have a secured drop box that is outside of the courthouse and allows a place to deliver pleadings or documents for filing rather than needing to go into the court to hand it to a clerk. You should check with the […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 8, 2021

It seems to be taking a lot longer to process my court paperwork in Massachusetts and/or to get in touch with staff. Is there a reason for that? There is a trial court order that at least until April 5, 2021, that the court staff offices have no more than 50% working in a court […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On April 5, 2021

I heard that people are not allowed to bring cell phones into court. If my hearing is in person, am I allowed to bring my cell phone to court? During COVID-19 the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has allowed the parties to bring their cell phones into court with them. You still want to be […]

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In Massachusetts Does my Child’s Preference Determine Where he/she will Live?

Will my Child need to Appear in Court if there is a Custody Dispute?

In Massachusetts would the Court Allow Visits be Cancelled if Child Support is Not Paid?

If both Parents have Joint Physical Custody is there still a Child Support Order?

In a Grandparent Visitation Case, who has the Burden of Proof?

For Grandparent Visitation, does it Matter if the Parents are Unmarried?

For Grandparent Visitation Petitions in Massachusetts, how do I Start the Process?

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Trial Courts and COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Trial Courts and COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Trial Courts and COVID-19 in Massachusetts.