Divorce Online Forms. Do it yourself divorce papers. Divorce form for No-fault Uncontested Divorce
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Custody may be awarded to either or both parents or to a third party. If there is no marital misconduct, the rights of each parent to custody shall be deemed to be equal. The happiness and welfare of the child shall be the factors that the court considers. In making this consideration, the court shall consider:
(1) whether or not the child's present or past living conditions adversely affect his physical, mental, moral, or emotional health; (2) whether any family member abuses alcohol or other drugs; (3) whether either parent has deserted the child; (4) whether either parent has committed any acts of domestic violence; and (5) whether the parents have a history of being able and willing to cooperate in matters concerning the child.
Joint custody may be awarded if both parents agree and unless the court finds that joint custody is not in the best interests of the child. If the issue of custody is contested and the parents desire some form of shared custody, a shared parenting plan must be submitted to the court. Provisions in a Marital Settlement Agreement relating to child custody will fulfill this requirement. [Massachusetts General Laws Annotated; Chapter 208, Sections 28 and 31].
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Money is the main reason of family quarrels and divorce
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Chats destroy a marriage
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Another week, another crime lab scandal
Washington Post
A DUI conviction can be used against you in divorce and child custody cases. It can be devastating if you're on parole or probation. Given the stakes, and what we now know about the crime lab, if you find yourself pulled over on suspicion of DUI, you ...
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How One Massachusetts Lawyer -- Muslim, Female And Black -- Manages Identity And Bias
WNPR News
In her day job, Chicopee, Massachusetts, attorney Tahirah Amatul-Wadud does family law -- divorce, custody, child support. But on her own time, she's filed civil rights lawsuits on behalf of Muslim communities who feel threatened, especially African ...
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