Custody, Parenting Time & Visitation
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Overview of custody, parenting time and visitation
Learn about child custody and visitation laws, and the legal issues you will need to think about.
How do I get or change a custody or parenting time order?
Learn how to get or change a custody or parenting time order in Probate & Family Court.
Can the other parent take our child away?
Whether the other parent can take your child away depends on which parent has physical custody. Learn more.
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Custody and parenting time when there is domestic violence
Learn how to get or change a custody or parenting time order when there is domestic violence.
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Grandparent visitation
Learn about visitation rights for your grandchildren.
How to show the judge it is in your child's best interest for you to have custody or parenting time
Learn how you can prove what is in your child's "best interest."
Problems with visitation or parenting time
Learn what you can do to help keep you and your child safe and make a parenting time schedule work for all of you.
Supervised visitation
Learn how supervised visitation can help keep your child safe.
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Supervised Visitation Centers in Massachusetts
Get contact information for centers listed by county.
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What if the other parent takes me to court for contempt for violating parenting time or visitation?
Learn what you can do if you get a Contempt Summons and Complaint.