Paternity and the Law of Parentage in Massachusetts
A comprehensive treatment, from basic principles to advanced practice guidance
- Product Number: 2020284EBK
- Publication Date: 4/24/2018
- Edition: 3rd Edition 2018
- Copyright: © 2018 MCLE, Inc.
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This publication is a comprehensive and practical guide for Massachusetts practitioners. The book addresses important procedural issues arising in acknowledgments of paternity, Chapter 209C complaints, equity actions, postjudgment relief, and appeals, and reviews essential topics such as de facto parentage, custody and visitation, domestic violence, child support, and inheritance. With frequent practice notes and extensive judicial commentary, Paternity and the Law of Parentage in Massachusetts is an indispensable resource for addressing whatever paternity-related challenges come your way.
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Update: April 2018
Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your library with the 2018 edition of Paternity and the Law of Parentage in Massachusetts . This edition brings updated resources within your immediate reach—for fast, accurate, and practical answers to your questions regarding paternity and parentage in Massachusetts.
The 2018 edition reflects a reorganization of essential topics and substantial revisions throughout the publication. Highlights include
- a new chapter on issues relating to transgender persons, including an overview of the social, medical, and legal environment and discussions of gender transition and the use of assisted reproductive technologies;
- case law on the application of G.L. c. 209C to the children of same-sex couples;
- a substantially revised discussion of de facto parentage under Massachusetts law;
- new discussions of parenting coordinators, parent education programs, and related Probate and Family Court standing orders;
- analysis of the revised child support guidelines issued in 2017;
- an updated digest summarizing key cases decided under Chapter 209C;
- revised judicial commentary offering the practical perspectives of Massachusetts judges on the topics addressed by the authors; and
- updated forms and checklists.
We trust you will find this edition of Paternity and the Law of Parentage in Massachusetts an invaluable resource for your practice.
Cordially,
John M. Lawlor, MCLE Publications Attorney
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
expand allChapter 1 expandAcknowledgments of Parentage
Buy ChapterChapter 2 expandChapter 209C Basics—From Commencement of an Action to Judgment
Buy ChapterEXHIBIT 2A
- Complaint for Custody-Support-Parenting Time Buy FormEXHIBIT 2B
- Complaint to Establish Paternity Buy FormEXHIBIT 2C
- Public Assistance Affidavit Buy FormEXHIBIT 2D
- Motion for Release of Birth Certificate Buy FormEXHIBIT 2E
- Completed Sample Domestic Relations Summons on Complaint for Paternity Buy FormEXHIBIT 2F
- Long-Arm Jurisdiction Grounds Buy FormEXHIBIT 2G
- Motion for Mother’s Genetic Marker Testing Buy FormEXHIBIT 2H
- Motion for Genetic Marker Testing by Putative Father Buy FormEXHIBIT 2I
- Motion for Custody and Child Support Buy FormEXHIBIT 2J
- Model Proposed Order for Child Support and Custody Buy FormEXHIBIT 2K
- Motion for Parenting Time Buy FormEXHIBIT 2L
- Defendant’s Answer to Complaint to Establish Paternity Buy FormEXHIBIT 2M
- Sample Pretrial Memorandum Buy FormChapter 3 expandNaming Nonmarital Children: Birth Certificates and Name Change Petitions
Buy ChapterEXHIBIT 3A
- Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage Buy FormEXHIBIT 3B
- Affidavit of Nonpaternity Buy FormEXHIBIT 3C
- Certificate of Name Change Buy FormEXHIBIT 3D
- Sample Motion to Waive Notice of Name Change Proceeding Buy FormEXHIBIT 3E
- Petition for Change of Name Buy FormEXHIBIT 3F
- Affidavit for Care and Custody Buy FormEXHIBIT 3G
- CP2 Request for Information Form Buy FormChapter 4 expandGenetic Marker Testing
Buy ChapterChapter 5 expandRequesting, Using, and Challenging Parentage Testing Results
Buy ChapterEXHIBIT 5A
- Motion for Genetic Marker Testing Buy FormChapter 6 expandEquity Actions by Putative Fathers Who Lack Standing Under Chapter 209C and Challenges to Paternity of Children Born During a Marriage
Buy ChapterEXHIBIT 6A
- Equity Complaint to Establish Paternity Pursuant to G.L. c. 215, § 6 Buy FormEXHIBIT 6B
- Emergency Motion for Speedy Preliminary Hearing Buy FormEXHIBIT 6C
- Defendant’s Motion for a Guardian Ad Litem Buy FormEXHIBIT 6D
- Affidavit in Opposition to Genetic Testing Motion in Divorce Case Buy FormEXHIBIT 6E
- Opposition to Genetic Testing Motion in Divorce Case Buy FormEXHIBIT 6F
- Model Interlocutory Petition for Appeal of a Genetic Testing Order in a Divorce Action Buy FormEXHIBIT 6G
- Memorandum to Overturn Genetic Testing Order in a Divorce Case Buy FormChapter 7 expandEquity Actions Filed by De Facto Parents
Buy ChapterEXHIBIT 7A
- Sample De Facto Parent Complaint Buy FormChapter 8 expandTransgender Parents and Children Born Outside of Marriage
Buy ChapterChapter 9 expandCustody, Visitation, and Removal Issues Related to Children of Unmarried Parents
Buy ChapterChecklist 9.1
- Chapter 209C Custody Checklist Buy FormChecklist 9.2
- Checklist for Bringing a Contempt Complaint Buy FormChecklist 9.3
- Checklist for Defending Against a Contempt Complaint Buy FormChecklist 9.4
- Checklist for Bringing a Guardianship Petition Buy FormChecklist 9.5
- Checklist for Opposing a Guardianship Petition Buy FormChecklist 9.6
- Checklist for Removal of Minor Child from the Commonwealth Buy FormEXHIBIT 9A
- Complaint to Establish Paternity Buy FormEXHIBIT 9B
- Complaint for Custody-Support-Parenting Time Pursuant to G.L. c. 209C Buy FormEXHIBIT 9C
- Motion for Temporary Order of Custody of Minor Child Buy FormEXHIBIT 9D
- Motion for Temporary Order of Visitation Buy FormEXHIBIT 9E
- Proposed Temporary Order Buy FormEXHIBIT 9F
- Complaint for Contempt Buy FormEXHIBIT 9G
- Contempt Summons Buy FormEXHIBIT 9H
- Answer to Contempt Complaint Buy FormEXHIBIT 9I
- Complaint for Modification Buy FormEXHIBIT 9J
- Notarized and Verified Consent or Nomination by Minor Buy FormEXHIBIT 9K
- Petition for Guardianship Buy FormEXHIBIT 9L
- Bond for Guardianship Buy FormEXHIBIT 9M
- Notarized Waiver and Consent to Petition for Guardianship of Minor Buy FormEXHIBIT 9N
- Probate and Family Court Standing Order 4-09: Notice in Guardianship of Minors Matters Buy FormEXHIBIT 9O
- Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for a Minor Buy FormEXHIBIT 9P
- Affidavit in Support of Emergency Temporary Guardian Buy FormEXHIBIT 9Q
- Order Appointing Temporary Guardianship of Minor Buy FormEXHIBIT 9R
- Rule 29B Affidavit Buy FormEXHIBIT 9S
- Motion for Removal of Temporary Guardian of Minor Buy FormEXHIBIT 9T
- Petition for Removal of Guardian of Minor Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, § 5-212 Buy FormEXHIBIT 9U
- Request for Counsel Buy FormEXHIBIT 9V
- Petition for Grandparent(s) Visitation Buy FormEXHIBIT 9W
- Answer to Complaint for Grandparent Visitation Buy FormEXHIBIT 9X
- Agreement for Removal of Minor Child from the Commonwealth Buy FormEXHIBIT 9Y
- Complaint for Authorization to Remove Minor Child from the Commonwealth Buy FormEXHIBIT 9Z
- Affidavit in Support of Removal of Minor Child from the Commonwealth Buy FormChapter 10 expandDomestic Violence Issues
Buy ChapterEXHIBIT 10A
- Sample G.L. c. 209A, § 11 Petition Relative to Domesticated Animal(s) Buy FormEXHIBIT 10B
- Motion for Ex Parte Domestic Relations Protective Order Buy FormEXHIBIT 10C
- Affidavit in Support of Protective Order Buy FormEXHIBIT 10D
- Address Confidentiality Program Buy FormEXHIBIT 10E
- Motion for Impoundment and Affidavit Buy FormEXHIBIT 10F
- Motion for Order Excusing Service of Protective Order Buy FormEXHIBIT 10G
- Personal Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence Buy FormEXHIBIT 10H
- Sample Arguments Against Mutual Restraining Orders Buy FormEXHIBIT 10I
- Affidavit for Filing Out-of-State Protective Order Buy FormEXHIBIT 10J
- Model Proposed Findings and Rulings Buy FormChapter 11 expandTrial and Evidentiary Issues in Proving Paternity
Buy ChapterChapter 12 expandPostjudgment Relief from Paternity Adjudications and Modifications
Buy ChapterEXHIBIT 12A
- G.L. c. 209C, § 11—Text of Statute and Amendments Buy FormEXHIBIT 12B
- G.L. c. 209C, § 8—Text of Statute and Amendments Buy FormEXHIBIT 12C
- Motion to Strike Genetic Testing Report and All Reference to Report Buy FormEXHIBIT 12D
- Motion for Relief from Judgment Pursuant to Rule 60(b)(1)–(3) Buy FormEXHIBIT 12E
- Affidavit in Support of Motion for Relief from Judgment Buy FormEXHIBIT 12F
- Sample Opposition Where Father Has No Relationship with Child Buy FormEXHIBIT 12G
- Affidavit to Oppose Relief from Judgment Buy FormEXHIBIT 12H
- Sample Opposition Where Father Has Relationship with Child Buy FormChapter 13 expandChild Support
Buy ChapterChapter 14 expandRetroactive Support Awards, Attorney Fees, and Alternative Methods for Payment of Support
Buy ChapterChecklist 14.1
- Paternity—Retroactive Child Support Buy FormEXHIBIT 14A
- Sample Proposed Findings and Judgment Buy FormEXHIBIT 14B
- Sample Proposed Findings for Litigants Seeking Retroactive Relief Buy FormEXHIBIT 14C
- Sample Motion for Allowance of Counsel Fees Buy FormEXHIBIT 14D
- Sample Affidavit of Counsel Buy FormEXHIBIT 14E
- Sample Certificate of Attorney Buy FormChapter 15 expandPaternity Issues in the Juvenile Court Context
Buy ChapterChapter 16 expandInheritance and Support Issues for a Disinherited Child Born Outside of Marriage
Buy ChapterChapter 17 expandSelected Appellate Issues in Paternity-Related Cases
Buy ChapterAppendixSummaries of Significant Chapter 209C and Parentage-Related Cases
Buy Chapter - Editors & Authors