“I do not have custody of my children and they reside with there mother. I am greatly concerned for there welfare. My children are being neglected in many ways and i want to file for custody but I know that they are not being cared for. Is there anything i can file for temporary custody until my case is heard by the judge. I reside in the state of Mass and I am unsure of what my rights are.”

In many states there are emergency procedures to get “ex parte” orders. If there are serious health and safety issues, sometimes the court will grant temporary orders until some qualified professional can take a look at a family structure. Additionally, anyone found making false allegations of child abuse or neglect may lose a great deal in the way of timeshare and attorney fees.

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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.