Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

I have a divorce agreement in MASS. My ex-wife moved to RI with my teenage children and is not supporting them. I want to get custody. I went to DOR and Mass court and was told I had to file in RI. Is this true?


Asked on 9/08/10, 1:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

If the children have lived in RI for 6 months or more, then RI is their home state. Custody must be litigted in their home state

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Answered on 9/13/10, 1:49 pm


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