Real help for people involved in child custody -- initial determination of custody or change of custody -- or divorce. This listing of individuals, groups, companies, services, organizations and professionals can make a difference today. Just starting or starting over -- this is the place to begin.

A Quarterly Newsletter Promoting the Home-Based Father. At-Home Dad is devoted to providing connections and resources for the 2 million fathers who stay home with their children. The journal was created by and is edited by Peter Baylies, who has been home with his son, John (3), since December 1992. After most of his group was laid off from Digital Equipment Corporation, he was thrown into the role as a stay-at-home dad with his then nine-month-old son. Peter just had his second son, David, on May 4th and is staying home with his two children now that his wife has returned to work as a schoolteacher. Subscription to At-Home Dad costs $15 a year.

How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up      (800) 646-5590

How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up is a book for young children about coping with regular visitation to separate parents, especially long-distance visitation. Written in very simple language arising from the point of view of a young boy who had a hard time adjusting to the stress of traveling back and forth to visit his mother. How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up offers more than just a mere advisory text - it has point-by-point observations, travel safety tips, and numerous fun activities to pass the travel time. Click here to see the Table of Contents. How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up is highly recommended reading, and a great resource for any parent having to take a child on a long-distance trip to visit friends and relations.  Available at Amazon.com.  Call (800) 646-5590 or (936) 967-8970.

Massachusetts Coalition of Battered Women's Service Groups
Jane Doe Safety Fund

14 Beacon Street, Suite 507, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 248-0922 (voice)(617) 248-0902 (fax)

P.O. Box 2768, Springfield, MA 01101-2768 (413) 736-7432
31 North Street, Hanover, MA 02339 (617) 871-7861
1 Emily's Lane, Sandwich, MA 02563-2794 (508) 420-1701

The Children's Rights Council (CRC) is a national non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that works to assure children meaningful and continuing contact with both their parents and extended family regardless of the parents' marital status. 
(617) 289-8331

As a group, single and custodial fathers are isolated by a society that feels that men are not suited to be nurturing and caring parents. While the number of families groups with children under the age of eighteen, was at its highest level in 1995, reaching over 35 million households. This is a 25% increase in a twenty-five year period. Yet, the number of two parent households actually decreased during the same period, an estimated (-.007%). In 1995, single parent family groups made up almost 31% of the total family group's population. Fifteen percent of the total single parent, family groups are headed by single fathers. This represents a 330% increase in single father family groups over the past twenty-five years. The single father, family group is the fastest growing family group in this nation.  (412) 381-4800

The Public Hearing Room includes testimony and speeches before public bodies. This material provides excellent examples of how NCFM is representing you. ...And, it demonstrates how you can get involved in the political process in a meaningful way by joining in with NCFM. Publications listed and summarized here are available through the U.S. mail. Topics include effects of language on male behavior, discrimination against men in criminal court and more.

Mother's Rights - is a page dedicated to you, the Mothers, the Women, who care about the children.
There are hundreds of sites dedicated to Father's Rights Mother's Rights, Women's Rights.
All of the women.
Women living with their children
Women living apart from their children
Women struggling to keep their families in tact
Women fighting for custody of their children
Grandmothers fighting to protect their grand children
Second wives helping their husband's

All the children.
The children of your womb, the children of your heart.
The children you planned to have
The children that surprised you
The children you care for because they need you
The children you got when you married again
Don't be left getting tossed around in world with legal systems too busy and too powerful to care about women and children. They say the best way to judge the level of civilization of a society is to observe how they care for their children and women.
I don't see any societies I would call too civilized. Click here to go to the Great links I have found to be very helpful for women.

KDK & Associates, Inc    

158 Dromoland Lane Barnstable, MA 02630
EMail: klennon@kdk-inc.com

The founders of KDK are Massachusetts Certified Law Enforcement Officers with a combined 30 years of investigative experience. They have extensive training in all aspects of electronic and physical surveillance, protection services and investigative techniques. We specialize in conducting investigations involving maritial affairs and custody issues.             (508) 375-6444

Barbara N. White is a Licensed Psychologist. I have practiced only mediation since my mediation training in 1981. All divorce issues are covered, although welfare of children comes first. Mediation enhances communication skills and focuses on underlying needs of all parties. Published author. Radio and television speaker. Presenter at professional meetings. Board of Directors, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation since 1982 (Executive Board from 1982 to 1992). Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.   (617) 244-0007

A comprehensive look at over 27,000 physicians licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts. First in the Nation, consumer protection initiative by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Registration in Medicine. You can: Search the Profiles and Demographics of each physician's practice, Education & Training, Awards received and participation in peer reviewed, publications, Disciplinary History, Paid Malpractice Claims and learn how to File a complaint.

P. O. Box 855, Groveton, Texas 75845
(936) 642-1818
Stone Wall offers a state-of-the-art recording studio owned by practicing attorney offers forensic audio and video services including -- transfer of micro-cassette (answering machine) to cassette tape and compact disk format transfer of cassette tape to compact disk format clean up and enhancement of recorded conversation, including removal of tape hiss, hums, background noises and transcription of conversations preparation of cassette tape and/or compact disk trial exhibits indexing relevant passages/portions of the recorded media video editing for mediation purposes video editing for trial purposes preparation of exhibits for mediation and trial.

Extensive civil and criminal trial and appellate experience, both alone and as part of legal teams and both as prosecution (plaintiff) and defense, in District Courts in Trinity, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Houston, Angelina and surrounding counties including cases ranging from capital murder to forcible entry and detainer, family law, collections, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and deed restrictions.

Numerous video and audio presentations for mediation and trial. References of judges, clients and other attorneys available upon request.
Stone Wall's Chief Recording Engineer brings over 16 years of recording studio experience in Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas in addition to working with Travis Kitchens in forensic audio the last three years. A detailed resume is available upon request. Reasonable rates and expedited service when necessary.  

Alcoholics Anonymous
368 Congress Street, Lower Level, Boston, MA02210    (617) -426-9444

Lexington. MA Email: scooter157@aol.com
DAD-to-DAD is an organization for Dads who stay at-home with their children. DAD-to-DAD was founded by Curtis Cooper of Atlanta, Georgia in 1995. The group, first called "Mr. Mom", was started with only a few Dads in the surrounding Atlanta area. When Curtis first became an At-Home Dad, he tried joining groups of At-Home Moms in their playgroups. He was looking for a group that could help meet a certain need all of us Full-Time Dads have - support, networking and a playgroup for the kids. Despite his attempts to "fit-in", Curtis still felt something needed to be done to pull together other At-Home Dads. So, he formed "Mr. Mom". After some discussion about the name, it was unanimously decided to change the name of the organization to DAD-to-DAD. The organization has grown by leaps & bounds and has even gone international with chapters all over North America and in other countries as well.

1. All people who come in contact with the Department will be treated with respect, dignity and fairness;
2. Our staff will be professional, caring and competent, assuring the delivery of high quality services;
3. Our staff, foster parents and services will reflect the cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of clients.

This page includes many sites than include frequently asked questions about suicide, essays, emergency help, warning signs, statistics, international crisis resources and annotated links to other suicide and related sites.

2007 Edition. Chapters include forms that will help you 'Get a Handle on Your Situation', deal with 'The Professionals', institute and maintain control, 'Case management', and give you 'Examples of Legal Forms'. Fathers Rights and Mothers Rights groups encourage dads and moms to use the 'Incident Report Forms' and an observer to defuse potentially explosive confrontations. The 'Condition of the Child Form' is excellent for creating a paper trail to disprove false abuse charges. Other forms include Contact Problem and Incident List, Evidence to Disprove Statements, Equipment & Service Options, Witness Practice - Review, Evaluating the professionals, Authorization for Child’s Medical Care, Temporary Delegation of Parental Authority, Trip Permission. Essential to the effective management of the most important event in your life. The control you gain and maintain can help with child custody or divorce. This book is 8 1/2" X 11" and contains more than 320 examples and forms. There is the full Table of Contents for the book at our website. Undated every year. (800) 646-5590

We can provide you with: Helpline services; public awareness programs through educational presentations to the community and professionals; responsible gaming policies to the gaming industry, and information services on problem and compulsive gambling.  (617) 426-4554

It is our intention to act as an information resource for several audiences. If you know you are being battered and, you are looking for help..., If you suspect you or someone you know is being battered and you want to help..., Resources for professionals dealing with domestic violence..., If you want to learn more about domestic violence and related issues..., and National Resources.

Advice is usually given by people without the real information or life experience, with the right intention at the wrong time. With this book you can take advice when you want it and ready to hear it. You can act on what you have learned, mull it over or discard the advice altogether without interference. This book will not allow you to give the opposition power you might imagine but that they do not really have or let you allow others to diminish the importance you play in your children's lives. Divorce is never easy this will help. This book has been called 'Chicken Soup' for the Child Custody Case. It will help a lot and it certainly can't hurt. This book is 5 1/2" X 9" and has more than 1,700 entries.  

We operate a pro se clinic for uncontested divorces with private attorneys acting as clinic instructors. This is only for residents of Essex County and participants must be at an income level 125% under the U.S. Poverty Guideline.   (781) 599-7730

F.R.E.E.[tm] works to gain equality for fathers using a three-pronged approach. The three prongs are support, education, and legislation. F.R.E.E.[tm] volunteers man the phones, and return calls to dads, letting them know that they are not alone. F.R.E.E.[tm] provides associates with up-to-date information via its website and electronic mail updates. F.R.E.E.[tm] makes available, in one central location, additional resources, including books and videotapes. F.R.E.E.[tm] provides referrals to, and consultations by, father-friendly attorneys. 
(500) FOR-DADS

Alternative House works to ensure the safety of every woman, to inform women of their rights and options, to assist women in obtaining 209A restraining orders and to provide support, information and referrals as needed. Our focus is Family law. Battered women in the shelter or in the community. We Serve the greater Lowell area with volunteer Attorneys who provide legal information or advice, direct representation without charge or at reduced fees and guidance in divorce proceedings and child custody issues. Paralegals and trained law students provide legal information, legal advice and guidance in completing 209A forms.        (508) 937-5777        

From children's hearts and minds to a judge's desk, and now to your awareness. You will see letters your children could have written. Maybe, letters you would have written when you were a child, going through your parent's divorce. Psychologists and mediators agree that children see, hear and feel more than their parents are aware of. You will see your children in these letters. The letters are funny, sad, happy, hopeful and amazing. This book is 5½" x 9" with 190 letters.

Assemblies of God Marriage Encounter
Baptist Marriage Encounter
Jewish Marriage Enhancement
International Lutheran Marriage Encounter
Methodist Marriage Encounter
Roman Catholic Marriage Encounter
Seventh-Day Adventist Marriage Encounter
United Church of Christ Marriage Encounter

Marriage Encounter, is a weekend away from home, family and responsibilities where in a comfortable, secluded environment a couple is guided in the discovery of new techniques of communicating and sharing with one another. It is not a retreat, but it is a program designed to give couples the opportunity to examine their lives together, their weaknesses and strong points, their attitudes toward each other and toward their families. Couples are given the opportunity to look at themselves, privately with their partner in an honest, face-to-face, heart-to-heart encounter.

Engaged Encounter, is a weekend experience designed to help couples prepare personally and as a couple for marriage. The focus is on the marriage, not on the wedding. "A wedding is a day ... a marriage is a lifetime." Couples are shown communication and decision-making techniques they can use throughout their lifetime together. Engaged Encounter is specifically designed for quiet reflection and discussion by each couple. It is a positive, simple, common-sense experience between two people who are either seriously considering engagement, engaged or recently married. At no time will the couple be asked to share their private experiences with the group.

Goal or Mission: DOVE, Inc. is a comprehensive multi-service agency striving to eliminate domestic violence through victim services as well as preventive outreach and education. DOVE provides crisis-intervention counseling, temporary shelter, transitional housing, children's programs and community support groups for women and children who have been abused. DOVE's Legal Advocacy Program provides legal counseling, education, referral, and court accompaniment to residents of DOVE's emergency-shelter and transitional-housing programs. Family law. Battered women and their children. Serving the South Shore, greater Boston and occasionally out of state. Attorneys provide legal information, advice and representation without charge.
(617) 471-1234

Welcome to the official website for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! We have a wealth of information from state agencies that we hope will be of interest or use to citizens, businesses, students, and visitors, or even those who are just curious about the Bay State.

295 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02210-1625    (617) 426-2299

Check out our Action Alerts and please take action NOW. YOU can make a difference. We have listed a number of other links to feminist resources/sites on the Web that we find very useful. Looking forward to hearing from you and meeting you at one of our actions, events, or meetings.

The Public Hearing Room includes testimony and speeches before public bodies. This material provides excellent examples of how NCFM is representing you... And, it demonstrates how you can get involved in the political process in a meaningful way by joining in with NCFM. Publications listed and summarized here are available through the U.S. mail. Topics include effects of language on male behavior, discrimination against men in criminal court and more.

The problems are many in bringing up our children alone, contending with the emotional conflicts of divorce, never-married, separation or widowhood. PWP Inc. is the only international organization that provides real help in the way of discussions, professional speakers, study groups, publications and social activities for families and adults. Through the exchange of ideas and companionship, we hope to further our common welfare and the well-being of our children.

This site is part of the Telecom/Police STOP BULLYING Campaign. Spot and Bo are here to show you around the site. You can hang out with Bo and his friends and play the No Bully game, and he's got lots of other useful stuff for kids. Spot can help you to find out about support services in your community and ways that adults can help kids to deal with bullying.

This site originates in New Zealand but addresses a world wide problem. Telecom is the major sponsor of Police programs which help young New Zealanders to avoid becoming offenders or victims of crime. The programs encourage children and young people to act safely and confidently to protect themselves and their property, and avoid drug abuse. Telecom supports the Police because we recognize it is the responsibility of all New Zealanders to allow our children and young people to grow up in a safe and healthy environment.

This site is intended for ALL States. Come see if I found the "child support worksheet" for your state.

The latest IRS publications and forms with instructions for download in the various formats.

The American Psychoanalytic Association is a professional organization of psychoanalysts throughout the United States. The Association is comprised of Affiliate Societies and Training Institutes in many cities and has about 3,000 individual members. We are a Regional Association of the International Psychoanalytical Association.

750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002   (202) 336-5500

4601 North Park Ave, Arcade Suite 101, Chevy Chase, M.D. 20815

"The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions."
(301) 656-3920

The site for Single Momz by Single Momz. We know what it's like. Whether you came to single Motherhood by choice or not, you're here and we're glad you've joined us. Our goal is to provide an informative and supportive network where we Single Mothers can share our experiences & knowledge, friendship & caring in support of each other and Single Mothers everywhere. You'll find a variety of topics, ranging from potty training to presidential candidates, child support to career strategies, teenagers to time savers. If you don't find what you need, just ask, we're all Single Momz here, and we're here to help!

Site includes; Search, What's New, Newsroom, Funding, Kids Area, Español, Databases, Mental Health at HHS, Calendar, Publications, Catalog, Mental Health Information, Professionals, Links and About CMHS

8181 Professional Place, Suite 201, Landover, MD 20785

CHADD Works To Improve the Lives of People With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through Education, Advocacy, and Support. We the People, Building Partnerships Through Education, Advocacy, Support and Research. 
(800) 233-4050  or  (301) 306-7070

We work to improve the quality of news and entertainment media both for children and about children's issues.

A safe, permanent home isn't something a child should only dream about. Almost half a million children in the United States live in foster care, meant to be a temporary haven. They have been removed from their homes, not because they did anything wrong, but because they've been abused or neglected.
One judge had an idea to help these children find a way into safe, permanent homes more quickly. His idea was CASA...

Knowledge must be shared. Our goal is to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world. Introduction Our purpose; helpful tips; how to contact us. Disorders The 52 most common mental disorders including: description, diagnosis, treatment, and research findings. Medications The 67 most common psychiatric drugs including: indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse effects, overdose, dosage, and research findings.

You Can Help Find a Cure Right now, there is not enough money to support the many important scientific projects that are paving the way for the cures for psychiatric illness. You can help. Government employees... Designate your United Way and/or CFC #1196 on your campaign's pledge card. Corporate campaigns and matching gift programs can increase the size of your gifts to NARSAD. Thank you for your support.

Site/Web Search Databases, Research Briefs, Latest Research, Conference Calendar, Workplace Issues, Resources & Referrals, Related Links, What's New, Alcohol & Drug Facts, On-Line Catalog, Funding/Grants, Online Forums, Kids Area.

The National Depressive & Manic- Depressive Association would like to welcome you to our home page. It is full of helpful information from education to advocacy to support and much more.  (800) 826-3632

1834 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009

Until every child goes to school "Ready to Learn, Ready to Succeed," America's promise will never be realized. What does it mean for every child to be "Ready to Learn, Ready to Succeed?" In addition to caring and supportive parents, it takes quality and affordable: health coverage, child care, out-of-school activities, education, and violence-free communities. How can you take action to support our children? Join Stand For Children and become part of a growing nationwide grassroots voice for children. Email your Members of Congress to Stand For Children on specific issues. Share your thoughts, and read what others have to say, on issues affecting children. Sign the Stand For Children pledge.  (800) 663-4032 or (202) 234-0095

Child Support Guidelines for Gross Weekly Income of $125.00 to $500.00
These numbers are only approximations
1 Child = 15% to 21%
2 Children = 18% to 30%
3 Children = 21% to 33%

The Massachusetts Bar Association is the statewide voluntary professional association for all lawyers, in all types of practice, in all areas of law. Our members are sole practitioners and large firm partners, public service lawyers and in-house counsel, government attorneys, law professors and students; as well as judges, paralegals and other professionals in affiliated fields.   (for attorney referrals) (617) 542-3602

Legal Services for Cape Cod and Islands, Inc. (508) 775-7020

In Plymouth serving 14 towns in Plymouth County, all of Barnstable, Martha's

In Fall River serving the counties of Bristol and Plymouth; and the cities of Stoughton and Plymouth in Norfolk county.  (508) 676-6264

In Lynn serving the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and eastern Middlesex.  (617) 581-1977

In Lynn serving southern Essex county.  (617) 599-7730

In Springfield serving the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire.  (413) 781-7815

In Cambridge serving Cambridge, Somerville and surrounding towns.  
(617) 661-1011

In Lowell serving 35 cities and towns encompassing Middlesex and Essex counties.
(508) 458-1465

In Cambridge serving 6 cities and towns in Middlesex County, including Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Woburn, Winchester, and Belmont.
(617) 494-1800

In Framingham serving 36 towns in south and central Middlesex and central and western Norfolk counties.     (617) 494-1800

In Quincy serving Norfolk county. Clinic services only; clients are not referred to attorneys.  (617) 471-9693

In Boston serving predominantly eastern Massachusetts.

An attorney rotation program through which associates from major law firms spend four to six months in Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) at firm expense. Firms also provide other resources to GBLS.      (617) 951-7000  

In the Greater Boston area, portions of Norfolk, Middlesex and Plymouth counties.