After a divorce is finalized, many parents assume that the parenting schedule put in place will remain unchanged. However, life circumstances often evolve, and what once worked may no longer serve the best interests of the child. A common question among divorced parents is whether parenting time arrangements can be modified—and the answer is yes, under the…
A father petitioning for paternity needs to have a full understanding of the legal process. Fathers who are unmarried in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can establish paternity in two ways. The first route is a voluntary process that utilizes a form known as a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage. This is a document signed by both…
If you are the non-custodial parent, not being able to spend time with your child on a daily basis can be painful. Regular visitation should help but if the other parent is not cooperative or if you have not been granted visitation, you could be wondering what steps you need to take in order to…