Aunts, uncles, and grandparents commonly speak with our family attorneys to discuss how they can receive legal visitation rights with their nieces, nephews, and grandkids. It is essential to understand that parents...
Category: Child Custody
Look Here, You Little S#!%. “That’s a nice custody agreement you have there. Sure would be a shame if something happened to it,” implied the 13 year old that stares across the kitchen table after a rather difficult...
When parents decide to end their relationship or marriage, the goal should always be to co-parent so that the children are able to retain a great relationship with both of their parents. However, in some cases, this becomes...
The courts look at many factors when deciding whether to award a parent custody or visitation rights. One of the most important factors is the fitness of either parent to care for their children and provide a safe and...
When a parent struggles with substance abuse, their ability to provide a safe and stable environment may be called into question. Substance abuse can significantly impact child custody decisions, as courts prioritize the best...
If you are going through a divorce and have children with your to-be ex-spouse, you may have a variety of concerns regarding the custody of your children. We have heard many different people come to us after being misinformed...
The recent legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts has allowed the substance to be used much in the same way as alcohol, without legal repercussions for safe use on private property. However, minors under the age of 21...
While mothers often used to be given preference for custody after a divorce, the courts only show preference for what is in the best interest of the child, regardless of whether that parent is a mother or father. However, we...
Divorces can be complicated and tricky situations to navigate. While most people understand that the separating couple must make custody and visitation arrangements, grandparents are often forgotten in the process....
There is no doubt that life can get crazy at times and we all end up getting dealt the unexpected, but with such craziness I think we sometimes forget about what is most important in life, or at least what I find most...