Browse 4 best interests of the child standard cases decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Father denied child support modification due to voluntary income reduction
In the Matter of David Glenn Baker, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court considered whether...
Court Affirms One Parental Rights Termination, Reverses Another
GUARDIANSHIP OF WILSON (And a Companion Case), decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on May 19, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court addressed two case...
Gender identity alone not sufficient for termination of parental rights
Care and Protection of Eve., decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on May 15, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court considered whether a child's...
Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Due to Unresolved Substance Abuse
Care and Protection of Adele, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on April 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reviewed the termination ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 best interests of the child standard cases from Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2, Mixed: 1, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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