Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: Xboyfriend is in prison and i want to get custody of my son

Your inquiry is something that could only be advised by knowing all the facts involved regarding why you lost custody, etc.

The only advice I can offer is to discuss this in-person with a qualified family law attorney.

I suggest you contact entities such as, Massachusetts Bar Association/Lawyers Referral, Boston Bar Association, Essex County Advocates, etc (contact numbers can be found online). If you are on a lowered income, these entities may offer reduced attorney fees.

If you are having trouble finding contacts for these entities, please feel free to email me or call me for further information.

Sincerely, Maria Murber

Re: Xboyfriend is in prison and i want to get custody of my son

You need to file a complaint for modification. There is no filing fee, but you will have to serve the exboyfriend with a summons and copy of the complaint. You don't give much information to say much more. How old is your son? Who has custody of him now? How did this person get custody? I'm not sure I understand the reason why you lost custody. Why did you wait "too long" and how long was "too long?"

Any hearing will be complicated by the need to have the exbf attend the hearing, which will require either a habeas corpus issued by the probate judge or arranging for a telephonic hearing, not available in all courts. What court is the custody matter in?