Going through a divorce? Have children that you are worried about? Do not worry. With help, divorcing parents in Massachusetts can create parenting plans that truly fit the needs of their families. When it comes to child custody and making it work, it is not always...
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Get help with your relocation custody dispute
Do you need to move out of state and want to take your kids with you? Or are you on the other side of the fence and your ex wants to take your children away from you? Before any move can take place, according to Massachusetts laws, if you and your ex cannot come to...
Fighting for child custody when overseas
Many of our nation's bravest men and women leave their families to go serve in the military overseas. When they do, they want to believe that their rights as parents are protected while they are gone. Unfortunately, some may find this is not the case. For military...
When IQ level leads to a custody dispute with the state
What makes a parent a good parent? What is it that makes a parent prepared to tackle the monumental task of taking care of and molding a small human being into a strong and capable adult? According to some states, a parent's IQ matters and when it is not considered...
Can breastfeeding affect child custody? The Nicole Curtis case
Whether a mother chooses to breast or bottle feed is a very personal decision. No one has the right to judge what she feels is best for herself and her baby. However, a recent child custody case has people in Massachusetts and elsewhere scratching their heads, as it...
Get help resolving your relocation-related custody dispute
Are you the primary custody holder of your children? Do you need to move, either out-of-state or several hours away from your current location in Massachusetts? Think you can just pick up and move without question? Think again. If your ex has any level of custody or...
A problem with joint child custody
There is a lot of research out there that shows why shared parenting is good for children. There is a lot to be said for that theory. However, there is a problem with joint child custody that may make it not worth it for some Massachusetts parents. When parents enter...
Shared child custody, should it be the new normal?
The custody issue is one that plagues many Massachusetts parents when they are going through the divorce process and even afterward. Simply put, child custody is a difficult thing to figure out, especially when it comes to creating terms that everyone is happy with...
How parenting plans are written and put into action matter
When going through the divorce process, some parents in Massachusetts struggle with child custody. It can be difficult to work out custody arrangements, but it can be even harder to put parenting plans into action in a way that does not negatively affect their...
Does mental health play a role in custody dispute cases?
Many families can face considerable issues that need to be addressed. For parents who are divorced, a custody dispute can prove particularly contentious, and individuals may find themselves having to handle predicaments that they feel do not have a place in the...

