Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

joint legal custody

I am a single unwed father living in massachusetts I split with my ex 10 month ago since then I have been giving her a resonable amount of $ each week I am now filing for joint legal custody, visitation and order of child support I have spent all my free time and vacations with my child i adore her she is 2 years old. 10 years ago my ex lived in Fla. with her sister If I am granted JLC. will that prevent her from trying to move back there with my daughter or do I have to adress the issue at the mediation hearing i just want to protect my relationship with my child.

thanks

scared dad


Asked on 7/02/09, 1:29 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
ERNEST BIANDO LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC

Re: joint legal custody

Address the issue at the hearing it never hurts to have it in the agreement.

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Answered on 7/05/09, 11:06 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: joint legal custody

Assuming there is a legal action pending, the mother needs the permission of the court to relocate. If you are concerned about it, then you MUST file a paternity action, yesterday!

If you need assistance, contact me.

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Answered on 7/02/09, 2:09 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: joint legal custody

Retain an attorney to file a paternity action to seek joint legal custody. It will not guarantee she could not get the court's permission to move out of Massachusetts if she can prove the move would be in the best interest of the child, but it will improve your chances of opposing it. Good Luck!

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Answered on 7/02/09, 2:16 pm


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