A Judge has great discretion and many options when deciding child custody in Massachusetts. A Judge can award custody solely to one parent, order both parents to share custody equally, or to divide parenting time on any other formula that the judge decides. A judge...
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Relocating with Your Children From Massachusetts After a Divorce
If you have a separation agreement that was the basis for your divorce judgment then you should check your agreement on removing your children out of Massachusetts. Your agreement is binding on both parties and may address removal. Massachusetts law also addresses...
How can undocumented immigrants protect their finances if they are going to be deported?
If a person is arrested as an illegal immigrant and facing deportation, they are not likely to be able to go to a bank or even an ATM. A person facing this possibility should take several steps to protect their finances: If there is a person that is a US Citizen that...
How can immigrants protect their children if they are deported?
Undocumented immigrants may fear sudden arrest and deportation in a few days following the arrest. Any person with these fears who has minor children should take some actions to protect their children. The first concern should be where are the children going to sleep...
