Tag Archives: custody

Removal of Children from the Commonwealth

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Gail Otis

After a divorce judgment has been entered in a case, the children of the couple remain subject to the authority of the court so long as they live in the Commonwealth.  Because of this, when a custodial parent seeks to move out of the Commonwealth with the children, and cannot get consent from the other [...]

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What should I do if I am served with “divorce papers?”

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Gail Otis

Service of divorce papers means that someone, typically a constable, has handed you documents filed by your spouse. The documents usually include a copy of:

the complaint for divorce
a summons
a blank financial statement
a tracking assignment which indicates who your judge will be, and
information about a rule which prohibits you and your spouse from transferring, selling, or [...]

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