Which scenarios may lead to divorce based on cruel and abusive treatment as the fault ground? 1. A husband falsely accuses his wife of affairs with patients and previously threatened to slash her. 2. A wife calls her husband vile names and berates him in front of...
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently addressed under what circumstances a court might erase a protective order once issued. Overview of the Case: J.S.H. v. J.S. The case of J.S.H. v. J.S. involved a harassment prevention order under Massachusetts General Laws,...
Many divorcing couples argue intensely and say regrettable things. One or both spouses may threaten the unthinkable: to take the kids. Legal custody and physical custody of children are at issue here. Physical custody refers to where the child lives or stays....
Emma has been going through a very difficult time. She is now considering getting a 209A protective order, known as a restraining order. Her long-time boyfriend and the father of her two children, Earl, recently lost his job. The stress of unemployment worsened the...
When would a judge make an abuse prevention order permanent? Can the judge extend it solely based on past abuse? The recent Massachusetts case of McIsaac v. Porter answered that question. [1] In that case, the plaintiff and defendant had dated for about six years and...
The following is a test. If you are a divorce lawyer, family law attorney, or someone seeking or opposing a protection order, this is particularly relevant to you. Which of these scenarios might be appropriate for an order of protection from harassment, also known as...