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Removal of Children in Massachusetts Divorce

Removal of Children in Massachusetts Divorce
Divorce can have a consequential impact on the children of separated parents. For that reason, courts involved in Massachusetts divorce cases take extreme caution in rulings that involve children. Their health and welfare are often the most critical issues in divorce proceedings. One of the sensitive aspects of Massachusetts divorce is when one parent decides…
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Kelly Rutherford’s Custody Battle

Kelly Rutherford’s Custody Battle
  Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford’s custody battle has recently been taken to a whole new level. Rutherford recently appeared in front of a Federal Judge in Manhattan this past week, alleging that her children were illegally deported from the U.S. to live with her ex-husband in Europe. Kelly Rutherford has sued the U.S. Government,…
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Mother’s Move to CA: Approved best interest for the children

Mother’s Move to CA: Approved best interest for the children
Under Massachusetts law, when a parent with sole physical custody of a child seeks to move to another state, the courts will make the determination of whether or not to approve the move based on a two-pronged test. First, does the move provide a "real advantage"-that is, is there a good reason for the move.…
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When A Custodial Parent Removes A Child From Massachusetts

When A Custodial Parent Removes A Child From Massachusetts
In our mobile society where people frequently move significant distances, courts have to regularly decide a difficult issue: When will a divorced parent with custody of the children be allowed to move out of state with the kids — away from the other parent? Such a move will inevitably lessen the children’s contact with the…
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