Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
amount of time in ruling
how long does a judge have to make a decision
Asked on 3/25/09, 8:35 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
Re: amount of time in ruling
It can take anywhere from several weeks to several months, depending upon how busy the court is and the complexity of the issue.
Answered on 3/26/09, 8:10 am
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: amount of time in ruling
It depends, but if you or your lawyer have not gotten a ruling within a reasonable time, then contact the Judge's clerk.
Answered on 3/26/09, 9:32 am