If you need a decision from the judge in an existing case in the Probate and Family court, you can use this interview to make a motion to the judge.

A motion is a request for the judge to make a decision about something important in your case. This interview can help you make a motion about anything in the case. For example, to ask for more time to respond to a court paper, or to dismiss the case, or to ask for a temporary order.

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Can I use this tool?

If you have an existing case with the Probate and Family Court, you can use this interview.

You need to have a legal reason to ask the judge to make a decision. For example: your motion can be based on a law, a rule, or a court order.

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Before you start

You need to know the legal rule or court order that is the reason for your motion. This interview will help you explain what and why you need your motion, but it will not help you research the law that applies.

What happens after you finish

After completing this interview, you will get your completed forms ready for filing. This interview may give you more information about what happens next based on your answers. Learn how to file in Massachusetts.

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