Westborough Child Custody Services for Families

Comprehensive Family Law Support in Westborough & Leominster

Are you being left out of discussions regarding sole, joint, legal and physical custody of your child during your Massachusetts divorce? Are you seeking a post-decree modification of custody arrangements due to remarriage, a business transfer, or the need to pursue extra employment?

Our experienced child custody lawyers based in Worcester County work hard to transition you to a brighter post-divorce future with your children. We believe deeply in "the best interests of the child" and are guided by that belief in every family law service we perform for our clients.

To schedule a consultation with our child custody attorney in Westborough, call us at (508) 802-4546. 

Understanding Your Visitation Rights & Parenting Time

Are you seeking your fair share of parenting time, to maintain a prominent role in your child's life? Burke Levy, P.C. can help in all the ways that custody and visitation can impact your life.

Parents often have questions about how parenting time is scheduled around work, school, activities, and what to do if the other parent repeatedly cancels visits or refuses to follow the court’s order. We walk you through common options such as holiday schedules, vacation time, transportation responsibilities, and make-up time when visits are missed. Our goal is to help you create realistic arrangements that fit your family’s routine and to advocate for modifications if your child’s needs or your circumstances in Worcester County change over time.

Contact our Westborough child custody lawyers for experienced family law representation. Call us at (508) 802-4546 or contact us online for a consultation. Feel free to read our reviews.

We can help to defend your interests in a wide variety of matters, including:

• If you suspect that your child is being alienated — turned against you — by your former spouse, and your visitation rights have been unfairly withheld
• Defending and prosecuting contempt orders and enforcements when visitation obligations go unfulfilled
• If you are a biological father who wants to become closer to his child, is willing to submit to DNA testing to establish paternity and contribute child support for his son's or daughter's upbringing
• If you are a grandparent, stepparent or foster parent applying for custody or guardianship of a child if one or both parents have squandered their parental rights with illegal conduct

Custody Rights for Children Born Out of Wedlock in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, when a child is born out of wedlock, the mother is automatically given full custody rights. If the father wants to fight for custody, he would first have to establish paternity and then petition the court for custody rights.

Unmarried parents are often unsure where to file, what paperwork is required and how issues like child support and parenting time will be addressed in the same case. We can explain how the Worcester Probate and Family Court typically handles paternity and custody actions, what to expect at each hearing and how to document your involvement in your child’s life. By clarifying the process from the initial complaint through possible trial, we help you understand your options and work toward a parenting plan that reflects your child’s needs and your role as a parent.

Get in Touch with Our Worcester County Child Custody Attorneys

If you're interested in hiring an experienced Westborough child custody lawyer, our team can help. We understand how stressful it can be navigating the waters of custody, especially if you're already in the midst of a divorce. 

When you reach out to a child custody attorney Worcester County parents trust, you should feel that your questions are heard and that your situation is taken seriously from the first conversation. We take time during an initial consultation to learn about your children, your current orders, and any urgent concerns such as school changes, relocations, or DCF involvement. From there, we discuss practical next steps, potential timelines in the local courts, and ways you can begin protecting your rights and your relationship with your children right away.