Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
custody case to be switched for one state to another
how can i get my custody case appealed in MA. when the case was decided in MD. and where can i get an attorney probono to help me with this?
Asked on 8/21/08, 10:28 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Gabriel Cheong
Infinity Law Group
Re: custody case to be switched for one state to another
Child custody is a state law matter. So if you had custody decided in MD and you want to challenge that ruling, you must bring it up with the MD court of appeals. MA will not hear a MD case.
Answered on 8/21/08, 10:45 pm
Gregory Lee
Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law
Re: custody case to be switched for one state to another
It cannot be done, based on the facts described in your longer post. Your appeal is in Maryland.
Answered on 8/22/08, 5:44 am