Child Custody for Unmarried Parents

Raising a child as an unmarried couple can be difficult. However, the state of Massachusetts has guidelines on how to navigate child custody issues. Some legal issues that unmarried couples will have to consider are: establishing paternity, child support, and...

Suitable Residence as a Custody Consideration

Kelly and Ken are divorced and share custody of their three minor children. Kelly maintains a modest but clean and safe home in a small town. Ken lives in a one-bedroom apartment. Ken’s building is pretty run-down. It is located in an area of a large city known for...

Child Custody and Religious Upbringing

As the divorce rate of interfaith couples increases, judges are forced to address the issue of “spiritual custody”. This means determining custody disagreements regarding religious upbringing. Often, religion is something a person holds near and dear, especially...