Category Archives: Child Custody
Moving Your Child to a Different State? What Divorced Parents in Massachusetts Need to Know
Even when a parent has primary physical custody of a child, that is the child lives with that parent most of the time, that does not mean the parent has the unilateral authority to move with the child out of state. To the contrary, when one parent seeks to relocate a child without the… Read More »
Understanding the Role of Category E GALs in a Massachusetts Child Custody Dispute
In contested child custody cases, Massachusetts courts will often appoint a person called a guardian ad litem (GAL) to investigate or evaluate certain aspects of the case. There are several types of GALs permitted under state law. Some GALs are attorneys who act as investigators and prepare factual reports for the judge about the… Read More »
Could Cannabis Use Affect my Child Custody Case in Massachusetts?
In recent years, the laws governing the recreational use of marijuana and cannabis products by adults have become far more permissive. Currently, Massachusetts allows persons 21 years or older to carry up to 1 ounce of marijuana and possess up to 10 ounces in their home. Adults can also grow their own cannabis plants… Read More »