Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

need something like a restraining order
I have a 16 yr old daughter. She has made friends with a 15 yr old girl and we are trying to keep them from contacting each other. The problem is my daughter wants contact with the girl, we as her parents don't. We tried setting limits like no phone contact and not allowing them to see each other but I just found out tonight the other girls mother is helping them to see each other behind our backs. They do not attend the same school so that is not a problem. Is there something like a restraining order that we as her parents can file, against both of them I guess, ordering that there be no contact? We live in Mass. The other issue with this is that our daughter won't graduate high school til she is 19 1/2 yrs old. Can we prevent her from this relationship and others like it as long as she lives in our house or only until she is 18? I appreciate any and all help/advice! Thanks!

Asked on 12/12/06, 10:17 pm

henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

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Re: need restraint.

A restraining order does not work unless this girl poses a threat of imminent harm or caused harm in a special relationship, like dating.

What you are describing is a daughter who does not obey limits. They issue may be less legal than psychological or strategic.

If you have any questions, you can contact me.

Answered on 12/12/06, 10:20 pm

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