Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: family separation

See an attorney and file for custody. Turn custody order over to police.

: abandonment?

I agree and add that your attorney should get a private investigator. An interview will reach the details of the situation and will get down to what your options are.

I was wondering why you waited. Any how, time is important, and if you need assistance or have questions, contact me.

Re: family separation

The prior answers ignore the fact that the police have refused to give you information on your wife's location. It is possible that your ex-wife is claiming that you are abusive, whether there is cause or not. Hiring a PI or taking other steps to locate her could be seen as stalking behavior. You need to tread carefully, and act only with advice of counsel.

I woulld suggest that you engage a lawyer, file the divorce, and seek notice by publication as the first step. A copy of the notice can also be sent to the police. This is the smart way for a man innocent of abuse -- opr guilty of abuse -- to proceed, because it creates a clear evidentiary path that you are acting lawfully.

It may sound time-consuming and expensive, but defending a criminal complaint of even misdemeanor stalking is more so.

I concentrate in family law, and take care to protect my clients' interests. Please feel free to contact me for a further consultation.

Greg Lee

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