Massachusetts Child Custody Resources and Support
Don't go through the custody process alone. Even if you cant afford an attorney, there are plenty of places to turn to for support.
Visualize your schedule. Get a written parenting plan. Calculate your parenting time.
In-depth guides
Use the following guides to help you and your family through the various aspects of custody and parenting time.
- Helping children cope with divorce
- Financial planning through divorce
- Massachusetts guide to custody and parenting time
Self-help resources
Court Service Centers are available in some counties to provide free help to parents who don't have lawyers, regardless of income and immigration status. You can ask questions about the court process, get help filling out forms and request legal research assistance. The staff can't offer legal advice.
Parents can also use the MassLegalHelp website to find information on family law issues.
Child support
Through the Department of Revenue's child support services, you can apply for child support, request enforcement and make payments.
Domestic violence help
The Massachusetts state website has resources for abuse victims, including a list of nationwide and statewide organizations, plus information on how to report child abuse and neglect.
Our professional sources
For more help, consider reaching out to one of our sources. The people and offices listed below have helped us with the intricacies of child custody in Massachusetts, and we hope they can help you, as well.
Law Office of Thomas J. Taranto P.C.
Maria Tilkens, Paralegal
Salem, MA
Law Offices of Eric Mercer
C. Eric Mercer, Esq.
Plymouth County, MA
Lawson & Weitzen
Linda A. Ouellette, Esq.
Boston, MA
Porcello Law Offices
Jean Porcello-Giusto, Esq.
Salem, MA
Rossi Cook Law
Susan Rossi Cook, Attorney at Law
Needham, MA
Custody X Change app
The process of deciding custody requires serious organization. You may need to create a parenting plan, draft multiple parenting schedules, track your time with your child, calculate expenses and beyond.
The Custody X Change app enables you to do all of that in one place.
With a parenting plan template, parenting calendars, an expense tracker and more, Custody X Change makes sure you're prepared for whatever arises in your journey to child custody.
Take advantage of our technology to stay on top of all the moving parts of your case.
Visualize your schedule. Get a written parenting plan. Calculate your parenting time.