Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

IS IT CONSIDERED KIDNAPPING IF MY FIANCE AND I PICK UP MY 15 YR OLD STEP SON WITH OUT HIS MOTHERS APPROVAL. HE WANTS TO LIVE WITH US AND HE IS IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW AND HAVING PROBLEMS AT HOME. CAN WE GET HIM AND GO TO COURT WHILE WE HAVE HIM WITHOUT US GETTING IN TROUBLE.


Asked on 7/24/09, 10:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Any major deviation from the court orders, unless it is an emergency or some risk of harm, can be used against you and could get you into trouble.

If you are concerned, then file a complaint for modification, and seek ex-parte relief with the appropriate documents.

If you need assistance, contact me.

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Answered on 7/29/09, 7:34 pm


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