Custody Articles

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Parents Attending Post-Termination Hearing

A biological parent whose parental rights have been terminated. Does this parent have the right to participate in a post-termination hearing regarding visitation rights? Yes, according to a recent decision by the Massachusetts Appeals Court. In Adoption of Zak, the...

Primary Caretakers and Custody Issues

Nancy and Nick are married. However, they are living separately. She lives in the marital home with the couple’s daughter, Nicole, who is nine years old. Nancy has been Nicole’s primary caretaker since Nicole was born. Nancy believes she is automatically entitled to...

Tips for Co-Parenting During the Holidays

What’s better than being with your kids during the holiday season? Likely, you answered “nothing.” Co-parenting during the holidays with a former partner can be stressful. This time of year often increases challenges in sharing parenting time and responsibilities. To...

Sharing Custody Across Different Towns

Murray and Monique divorced a few years ago and share custody of their two minor children. The kids stay with Murray most days in one town and attend a well-reviewed school nearby. Monique lives in a different town, just five minutes away, and has generous visitation....