What if my ex doesn’t drop my daughter back to me in time for Father’s Day?
I have physical custody of my daughter, as my ex-wife is a recovering drug addict and in a rehabilitation program. My […]
Family Law
Family Law
Welcome to the “Massachusetts Family Law” category of the Botelho Law Group Blog. Here, we delve into the complex and sensitive world of family law as it applies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our expert attorneys share their insights and experiences, providing valuable guidance on a wide range of topics including divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, and adoption. This section is designed to be a resource for individuals navigating the often challenging waters of family law matters. Whether you’re facing a contentious divorce, seeking to understand your rights in a custody dispute, or considering adoption, our articles offer clarity and support. Stay informed on the latest legal trends, court rulings, and legislative updates that could impact your family law case. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcomes for you and your family.
Family Law
Will I lose my home if I get divorced? Can I actually lose the house I owned before I get married in a divorce?
I purchased a home 10 years before I got married, about seven years before I even met my wife. When
Family Law
How long after my divorce is finalized can I claim my spouse’s pension?
After 20 years, I divorced my husband and was a stay-at-home mother. In the divorce settlement agreement I was able
Family Law
Can a parent who is addicted to sex be denied physical custody of their children?
I was with my ex for 17 years I just split up with him because he continues to cheat and
Family Law
I want to divorce and custody of my child from my alcoholic abusive wife, what are my options?
Please help me, in need of advice, I would like to get a divorce from my wife and obtain full custody
Family Law
I was physically and mentally abused for many years, finally one week ago I left and my family won’t speak to me saying that I abandoned my marriage. Is this abandonment?
I was in a marriage for 20 years, my wife was both physically and mentally abusive towards me the entire
Family Law
How do you afford a divorce attorney, when your spouse is the one who brings home the money and you’re the one who raises the children and maintains the home?
You cannot believe how much it saddens me to know how many people out there do not seek the representation
Family Law
Social Media and Divorce – What not to do on social media sites, because it could hurt your Divorce Case.
Social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google +, and others have become a massive part of our society. Oftentimes people
Family Law
What happens if I buy a house with my wife and my name is not on title? What are my rights?
I live in Taunton, Massachusetts and have been married for five years. I moved into my wife’s home because it
Family Law
I want to divorce, but my names on the mortgage and I don’t want the house, what can I do?
I finally decided to get a divorce after 10 years of marriage, we have a house together and both our
Family Law
Can I get full physical custody of my kid because his father is a drug addict and can’t stay clean?
I live in Fall River Massachusetts, moved here from East Providence five years ago. My sons father and I were
Family Law
My ex-wife is violating our visitation agreement and threatening to do the same thing again, what are my rights?
I have a question for you. I have an every other weekend visitation agreement. My ex started working as a
Family Law
Can a custodial parent, who has joint legal custody, add a name to the pickup list for our child’s school?
I have joint legal custody of my 11-year-old son, with my ex-husband. The children live at my house with me.
Bankruptcy, Family Law
Profits for sale of home after divorce and chapter 13 bankruptcy have been filed, what are my rights to the profits after home is sold?
Me and my ex husband filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy back in 2010, with a bankruptcy discharge in 2013. We
Family Law
Do I need to keep paying child support to my spouse even though our daughter is moving out of state to go to college?
I have been divorced for 10 years and my daughters finally grown up and moving away to college. She has
Family Law
I have been separated from my husband for four months, last month he closed his retirement plan and with true all his money, will I get my share in divorce?
I have been married to my husband for the past 15 years, but the last four months we have been
Family Law
Will getting married to an alcoholic make a child custody case worse?
I have a friend who is in the middle of a child custody battle with the father of her children,
Family Law
I have domestic violence charges against my ex, should I drop them while going through child custody hearing?
I’m currently going through a divorce and a child custody battle with my wife. At this time I retained physical
Family Law
I’m a stay-at-home mom and my husband is divorcing me, but I can’t afford a lawyer, what can I do?
I’m a stay-at-home mom and have been married to my husband for 25 years. I have raised our three children
Family Law
The mother of my child is not taking the child to school regularly and keeps taking him out of school early, can I fight for custody based on this?
I have numerous records from the school that my ex has been keeping my child from school when it’s her
Family Law
My ex has a pension, now we are getting a divorce, am I entitled to any of his pension?
I have been married to my husband for 20 years, within that time he has worked for the state of
Family Law
What are the legal rights of a single mother in Family Court?
I am a single mother and have recently broken up with the father of my child, what are my legal
Family Law
Mother of my child moved an hour away without court approval, we both have joint custody, what are my legal rights?
Mother moved about one hour away further than she lives before, without court approval. We both have joint legal and
Family Law
I have been married for 18 years and am a stay-at-home mom, do I automatically get the home in divorce?
I have been married for 18 years and I am the mother of four children between the ages of 9
Family Law
I was married outside the country, and I want a divorce, can I legally get a divorce in USA and the country I was married in?
I was married to my husband in Brazil, and we have decided to get a divorce. I live in the