Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Custody battle
my cousin has a 8 month old son who is with his father for now they are still going to court but, the father has left the state with the child what can she do about this? she does have daily visits with her son but,not since he left the state.
Asked on 10/17/01, 12:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
Re: Custody battle
Massachusetts law prohibits removal of a child from Massachusetts after a custody action is filed in court without permission of the other parent or a judge. If this law was violated, the parent can go to court and file a contempt or file a complaint with the police.
Answered on 11/22/01, 10:54 am