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Family Matters in the Courts

Find information on family law issues, including adoption, alimony, annulment, child custody, child requiring assistance (CRA), child support, divorce, and separate support.

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Abuse & Harassment Court Orders

Obtain information to help you with legal issues. Topics include a glossary of legal terms, a guide to representing yourself in court, resources to help you find an attorney, information for understanding court procedures, and more.

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Extreme Risk Protection Orders

An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), also known as a red flag law, is an order from a judge that suspends a person’s license to possess or carry a gun.

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Name Changes

Everyone has the right to use a name they choose as long as it isn’t done in fraud or for illegal reasons.

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Probate of Wills and Estates

Find out when it's necessary to probate an estate, what the types of probate are, and how to probate an estate.

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Criminal Law

Learn about the criminal court process, from arrest, through pre-trial proceedings, to trial and verdict. You can also learn how to file a request to seal a record.

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Civil Appeals

Consumer Protection with the Courts

Find information about the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act and the court process for consumer complaints.

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Traffic Tickets & Other Non-Criminal Tickets

Find information about motor vehicle violations and what to do if you get a traffic ticket, as well as information about non-criminal infractions such as littering, jaywalking, bicycling violations, and leash laws.

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Family Matters in the Courts

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Housing Matters in the Courts

Abuse & Harassment Court Orders

Small Claims

Section 35 in the Courts

Court Basics

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Name Changes

Probate of Wills and Estates

Criminal Law

Civil Appeals

Consumer Protection with the Courts

Traffic Tickets & Other Non-Criminal Tickets

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