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Who gets the personal property if I move out to leave an abusive relationship?
There is no simple answer to “Who gets the personal property if I move out?” A lot depends on if you are married or not. Some general rules are: Just because one person bought it, does not mean it is theirs to keep. If your partner bought...
Can the other parent take our child away?
Whether the other parent can take your child away depends on which parent has physical custody. Who has physical custody depends on whether you are married or not, and whether you have a court order about custody. Physical custody can be...
Custody and parenting time when there is domestic violence
Protecting children from domestic violence is in their best interest. If you have a 209A Abuse Prevention Order, the judge must consider it when they decide custody. You do not have to have a 209A order for the judge to take domestic...
Child support when the other parent has abused you
In Massachusetts, there are child support laws to make sure that parents who do not live together share the cost of raising their children. Massachusetts expects parents who do not live with their children to share in the cost by paying...
Supervised visitation
Sometimes, it may not be safe to leave your child alone with a parent during visitation. In these situations, the court can order supervised visitation. Supervised visitation means another person stays with the visiting parent during visits...
Supervised Visitation Centers in Massachusetts
Each of the centers listed here is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition for Supervised Visitation. They receive state funding to serve families affected by domestic violence or that otherwise need supervised contact between children and...