Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

N aIf no action for custody has been filed in court, then, yes, a parent can take a child out of state. If an action for custody or divorce has been filed then a parent needs permission from the other parent or a judge to remove a child from massachusets.

Depends, Were the parents married when the child was concived-are both parents listed on the birth cert-in Mass an umarried mother has full custody rights unless there is a court order or action pending. However, if the one parent leaves the state the other parent can bring a complaint to bring the parent that left and the children back to the state. Conact the office for a full consult-774-745-0562.