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What You Can Do After Your Child Is Taken from the Country

With over forty-five number one hits on the Billboard Chart, Madonna has more than earned her nickname as the Queen of Pop. Yet despite her rampant success in the music industry, Madonna has faced numerous obstacles in the fight to gain custody of her son, Rocco, whom she shares with ex-husband Guy …

Child Custody: Physical vs. Legal

Bill O’Reilly is known for bringing controversial stories to viewers’ living rooms across America through his primetime television show The O’Reilly Factor on Fox News. However, his most controversial story to date may just be the custody battle ensuing between O’Reilly and his ex-wife over …

What does the Court Consider in Mass Child Removal Cases?

The State of Illinois made headlines in January when it completely revamped its custody laws. Gone are the words “custody” and “visitation” and in their place are the terms “parenting plans” and “parental responsibilities”. Lawmakers cited the evolution of the family structure as the…

When Custody and Support Jurisdictions Differ

In order to file for custody and visitation in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth must have jurisdiction over your case. Similarly, to file for child support in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth must have jurisdiction over your support issues. If you are a non-custodial parent in Massachusetts and yo…

Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction

To date, Massachusetts has not enacted a version of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”). In MA, the predecessor to the UCCJEA, Massachusetts’s variant of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (“MCCJA”) still governs. If you are a p…