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Who Gets Fido or Kitty? Pet Custody in Divorces or Break Ups in Massachusetts

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On February 7, 2021

Who Gets Fido or Kitty? I recently had a case involving a contentious dispute over the custody of a dog and a cat. After coming close to going to trial, we were finally able to resolve the matter between the two parties through negotiation.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On February 2, 2021

The best practice is simply not to stop parenting time on your own unless it is an emergency, but to file what is called a “Complaint for Modification” explaining the circumstances of the risks. You can always file an Emergency Motion along with that and an Affidavit as well. It can be particularly persuasive if […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On February 1, 2021

The answer is yes you can. There are some different steps that you might need to take. You would need to file a Complaint to Seek Custody and Child Support. If you are not able to locate where the other parent is, you can file something in court asking for an alternate way to have […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On January 28, 2021

It really depends significantly on the court and what the court might make as a ruling and the Judge. However, the more time in advance that you can provide that to both the opposing side and ideally the court, the better. Sometimes you can do such a thing as emailing it both to a clerk […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On January 25, 2021

It can be different in every court and with every paid supervisor this is paid by either one or both of the parties. Usually, the supervisor will monitor the visit and will write visitation notes for the positives and negatives, if any, that have occurred during the visits. You can try and either have those […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On January 21, 2021

The answer unfortunately is it has occurred where many times in terms of not needing to get a Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) which can be very costly or sometimes the court not being willing to appoint an attorney for the children. They will have what is called “Family Service Officer or Probation Officer” do a […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On January 18, 2021

If the court is making a gatekeeper provision that can be to a certain degree problematic for the people that are litigating the case because it means that the court feels like people are going into court too often and the court will put restrictions before the parties are able to file a variety of […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On January 14, 2021

Nesting in Massachusetts for custody cases involves somewhat a unique situation where the idea that the children would remain in the former marital home and the two parties would live somewhere else for a period of time. So, for example, it could be a joint legal and joint physical custody situation where the mother might […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On January 11, 2021

The short answer is that you can choose to not go forward at any point with the Fair Hearing. The best practice is to put that in writing to the Fair Hearing office and the local area office. It usually does not have a negative impact on your case. It can always depend on the […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On January 7, 2021

The purpose of supervised visitation is to provide a safe and neutral environment for children to have a relationship with parents and is often used in high conflict situations. Many courts take the position that it is better to make an error that protects the child as opposed to leaving a child at risk. Supervised parenting time may occur in […]

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Who Gets Fido or Kitty? Pet Custody in Divorces or Break Ups in Massachusetts

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, what Shall I do if I think my Child is at Risk during the Parenting Time with the other Parent?

In Massachusetts, if you are Unmarried and can’t Locate the Other Parent, can you Still get a Judgment from the Court regarding Custody, Visitation and Child Support?

In Probate and Family Court or Restraining Orders, what is the Way to get Either Voicemails or Video Recordings in Front of the Judge to be Factored In?

If there is a Paid Parenting Supervisor, how does the Court get the Information from that Person?

Because of COVID-19, has there been Restrictions with Family Service Officers or Probation Officers in Probate Court interviewing Children?

When the Court makes an Order or Talks about a “Gatekeeping Provision” for Motions, what does that Mean in Probate Court?

In Massachusetts in a Divorce Case What is the Term “Nesting” apply to?

If I have requested a Fair Hearing for a DCF case and I decide I don’t want to go Forward with the Hearing, can I dismiss it or not go forward and will it hurt me?

What are Some Reasons Why There Should be Supervised Parenting Time?