Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Obligation for paperwork
I have a court order for visitation with my ex. He was not in court after several dates so the judge agreed to one that gave me full ability to decide visitation. This was only about 6 months ago. I have allowed him to visit each time he has asked (2 times so far).
He has now hired an attorney and is asking that I send him the court documents. Do I have to? Does it make me look bad (if we return to court) that I would not help him out in that way?
Also, he wants to set up a more formal visitation schedule (even though I have not ever denied him a visit under the current order). I don't want to set up anything more formal. If he takes me back to court for something more formal, will he get it? This agreement seems to be working so far, will a judge see it that way?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Obligation for paperwork
What court documents is he looking for? Generally speaking, most court documents are public record so the attorney should be able to make a trip to the courthouse to obtain the documents. However, I am still not clear as to why you want to withhold the documents.
I do not think any attorney could reasonably answer your question regarding whether he will get a more formal schedule without knowing my facts, even then it is difficult to say with any certainty.
If you want to talk further please email me or call my office.
Re: Obligation for paperwork
You can be as courteous as you wish. His attorney should be sending someone to get a full copy of the Court file regardless. Only a foolish attorney enters a case half-way through, with these kinds of facts, and does not check the file out independently.
You may wish to get legal assistance at this point.
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