Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Under advisement?

Hi,

I was in court today on a college cost sharing issue and the Judge said that he'll ''take it under advisement''. What exactly does that mean?


Asked on 4/29/09, 5:48 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Sullivan Qua, Hall, Harvey & Walsh

Re: Under advisement?

When a judge takes a matter "under advisement" it means that he/she is simply going to take some time to review the matter further before issuing a decision.

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Answered on 4/29/09, 6:00 pm

Re: Under advisement?

It means will make his decision at a later date.

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Answered on 4/29/09, 9:40 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Under advisement?

The judge wants to think about it, and then issue the order.

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Answered on 4/30/09, 7:26 am


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