by Damian Turco | Apr 3, 2019 | Adoption, Custody, Guardianship
Caregiver, guardian and adoptive parent are terms in the lexicon describing adults who oversee the welfare of minor children. Each status, however, imparts different levels of responsibility for the minor’s well-being and varying degrees of court involvement. The... by Damian Turco | May 22, 2018 | Custody, Guardianship
Under what circumstances is there an issue with becoming a guardian of a minor under Massachusetts family law? Consider the following scenario: Ten-year old Rebecca and her seven-year old brother Leon live with their mother, Jodi. Rebecca and Leon were always close to... by Damian Turco | Mar 12, 2018 | Child Support, Custody, Guardianship, Restraining Order
In some cases, a Guardian ad Litem’s services are a key component. Imagine the following scenario: a ten-year old child named Jacob is diagnosed with a “curable” form of cancer. If Jacob is brought to a hospital for regular chemotherapy treatments, then Jacob... by Damian Turco | May 8, 2017 | Guardianship
Is an indigent guardian or de facto parent whose guardianship of a child is subject to removal entitled to legal counsel? This was the issue addressed in a recent decision of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Guardianship of K.N. addressed the case of a child,...