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Information About How to File Papers In Essex Probate and Family Court
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1 Information About How to File Papers In Essex Probate and Family Court A Family Law Handbook Series Produced by Neighborhood Legal Services through the generous support of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation (2010)
2 The information provided in this booklet does not constitute legal advice and is based on the laws of Massachusetts as of the publication date. It is always advisable to seek legal advice from an attorney. A list of resources for is on the last page. This booklet was produced by Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., with assistance from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and with funding from the Massachusetts Bar Foundation and the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation. Neighborhood Legal Services April, 1999 (updated 2010)
3 Table of Contents What Kinds of Cases do People file in Probate and Family Court? How Do I Start a Case? How Do I Prepare a Complaint?...2 Where Do I File My Complaint? Is There a Fee to File a Complaint? Who Can Be Excluded From Paying a Fee? What if There Are Children Involved?.5 Are There Other Fees To Starting a Case? What Happens After I File a Complaint? How Do I Notify the Other Party About The Case? What Happens After the Other Party is Notified About the Complaint? When Can I Request a Hearing? If My Hearing Date is Not for a While, And I Need Support or Other Court Orders, What Can I Do? What Will Happen at My Temporary Orders Hearing? How Can I Protect Myself if I am in Fear of Physical Violence? What if I am Not Proficient in English? Can I Look at My Court File? Tips For Handling Your Case in Probate Court Who s Who at the Family and Probate Court Dictionary of Legal Terms Sample Forms Index Other Booklets Available to Help You at The Probate and Family Court back cover Dictionary of Legal Terms Included at the end of this booklet is a dictionary of legal terms. You will find these terms in italicized letters throughout the booklet.
4 What Kinds of Cases Do People File in Probate and Family Court? The types of cases most often filed in Probate and Family Court are: Divorce: to legally end a marriage and decide custody, visitation, child support, property division, debt division, health insurance and alimony. Paternity: to legally identify the father of a child and decide custody, visitation, and child support. Separate Support: to decide spousal support, child support, custody and visitation for married couples living apart, or living together but with justifiable cause to live apart, who do not want to divorce. Guardianship of a Minor: to give custody of a minor child, usually to a third person who is not a parent. Contempt: to order a person to follow a previous court order. Modification: to change a court order because of changed circumstances. Complaint for Support - Custody - Visitation Pursuant to M.G.L. 209C: to get support, custody or visitation in a case where the parents are not married. Custody: to ask for custody of child or children born of a marriage. Support: to ask for support of a child or children born of a marriage. Grandparent Visitation: to ask for grandparent visitation. Annulment: to dissolve a marriage as if it never existed. Sample forms are attached at the end of this brochure. Keep in mind if you can find an attorney to represent you, you are almost always in a better position to use the courts. This is because the court system has rules which can be complicated and with which lawyers are familiar.
5 How Do I Start a Case? To start a case, you file a Complaint (see sample at the back of this booklet). A complaint is a document you create. It tells the court basically four things: Who the parties are. The plaintiff is the person who brings the case or files the complaint. The defendant is the person who the case is against. What your reasons or legal claims are for bringing the case. What the facts are in your case. What you want the court to do. How Do I Prepare a Complaint? Every complaint will be different depending on your case, but all complaints must be on a certain form. You can get blank complaint forms from the clerk at the Probate and Family Court. You must fill in the blanks to fit your particular situation. An attorney s guidance may be essential at this stage to make sure your complaint is on the proper form. If you do not have a lawyer, try to come to court on a day when the Lawyer-for-the-Day is at the Probate Court. The Lawyer for the Day is a volunteer attorney who is in an office at the courthouse and gives limited assistance to people who cannot afford to hire an attorney. This service is free. The Lawyer for the Day can answer questions and help you fill out court forms, but cannot represent you in court. You can call the court to find out the schedule for the Lawyer for the Day. When you tell the Lawyer for the Day what you want, he or she can tell you what kind of a complaint and what other paperwork you will need to get your case started. If the Lawyer for the Day is not there, tell the clerk at the main desk what you are trying to do and ask the clerk to give you the forms that you need. Also, ask the clerk if there are copies of documents, like marriage certificates, birth certificates, or other court orders that you will need to file, too. Usually, with these types of documents, you must have copies of them certified when filing them with court forms. Some sample forms are included at the end of this booklet. For more specific information, please contact the Lawyer for the Day program or an attorney. Lawyer for the Day Schedule for Probate Courts in Essex County Salem Probate Court Lawrence Probate Court Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Call ahead to the clerk s office at (978) to be sure that someone is there. Call the clerk s office at (978) for the schedule.
6 Where Do I File My Complaint? You file your complaint by giving it to the Filing Clerk. The clerk will check your paperwork and tell you if anything is missing. You will find the filing clerk in: Salem Probate and Family Court On the second floor, in the back of the building at the window. Lawrence Probate and Family Court At the main desk at the courthouse. It is always best to file your papers in person so the clerk can review them. If you cannot bring in the papers, you can mail them to: Filing Clerk Essex County Probate & Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA Note: If you are representing yourself in the Essex Family and Probate Court, you must file an Appearance form. See sample Appearance Form at the end of this brochure.
7 Is There a Fee to File a Complaint? In most cases, yes. This is called a filing fee. Filing fees in the Probate Court can be high. For example, filing a complaint for divorce currently costs $220. Other types of complaints have different fees. Some complaints have no fees. All filing fees are subject to change. To find out what the current fee is, ask the clerk. If your income is low enough, you may be excused from paying a filing fee. To be excused from paying filing fees you need to fill out a form called an Affidavit of Indigency (see sample form at the back of this brochure) when you file your complaint. You can get an Affidavit of Indigency form at the court. Who Can be Excused for Paying a Filing Fee? To be excused from paying the filing fees, your income must be very low. You are eligible if: You are receiving public assistance (for example, TAFDC, EAEDC, Masshealth, or MA Veterans Benefits, or SSI) or; NOTE: If you receive public assistance for your minor children, you must notify the Department of Revenue whenever you file a case in which there are minor children. Please see sample letter at the back of this brochure. In Paternity and Guardianship cases you will also have to file a Public Assistance Affidavit. See sample at the back of this brochure. Your income, after taxes, is less than 125% of the federal poverty level. NOTE: The income levels should be posted at the courthouse and change every year; or If paying the fees would be an extreme financial hardship and would deprive you or your dependents of the basic necessities to live. If this is your case, you must fill out an additional income and expense form. Once you complete the Affidavit of Indigency form, you can either mail or bring it in to the Filing Clerk. A Judicial Case Manager will then review it to determine whether you will be excused from paying fees. If you are excused, the Judicial Case Manager will write on the Affidavit of Indigency that the request has been approved and that fees will be waived or paid for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If a Judicial Case Manager is available when you file the Affidavit of Indigency, he or she may make a decision right away. If not, the clerk will take the form and it will be mailed back to you with a decision.
8 What if There are Children Involved? In every case involving children, you must file an Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody Proceedings. You can get this form from the filing clerk at the courthouse. See sample form at the back of this booklet. In addition, in all divorce cases involving minor children, both parties are required to separately attend and pay for a parenting class. This class currently costs $80 (fee subject to change). A brochure of approved providers is available at the clerk s office. To have this fee reduced, you must file a motion, affidavit and proposed order with the court stating why you cannot afford to pay the full fee. See sample forms at the back of this brochure. If you are filing an Affidavit of Indigency, you can ask on that form that the parenting class fee be reduced. Are There Other Fees To Starting a Case? In some cases, yes. You may have to pay for a sheriff or constable to serve court papers on the defendant. This is called service of process. If you do not know where the defendant lives, you will need to file a motion asking the judge for permission to notify the defendant about the case by publishing a notice of the complaint in a newspaper. (See How Do I Notify the Other Party About the Case? for more information about serving the defendant by publication.) If you cannot afford the cost of service by a sheriff or constable or by publication in a newspaper, you should specifically request in your Affidavit of Indigency that these costs, as well as the filing fee for the complaint and the reduction of the cost of the parenting class, if applicable, be waived for you. If your request is approved, these costs will be paid for you by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
9 What Happens After I File a Complaint? One to two weeks after you file your complaint, you will receive a summons in the mail. The summons is the official court document which notifies defendants: 1) that a case has been filed against them, and 2) how long they have to file their court papers in response to the complaint. See sample Divorce / Separate Support Summons and accompanying notice regarding automatic restraining orders on assets at the back of this booklet. Important: As a plaintiff, it is your responsibility to make sure that the defendant is properly notified that you have started a case. Case Name The summons also gives you important information. On the top is the case name. This must be printed in this form on all papers filed in this case. Case Number In the upper-right hand corner is your case number. This is called the docket number. The docket number begins with ES, then the last two digits of the year the complaint was filed, then there will be a letter to indicate what kind of a complaint it is, then a four-digit number, and then another two letters and a number. What does the Docket Number Mean? If your docket number is ES 10 D 1348 DV1 Means case was filed in Essex County Means case was filed in 2010 Means that it is a divorce
10 How Do I Notify the Other Party About The Case? After you file your complaint and receive the summons, you must give (serve) a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant. This is called Service of Process. There are rules for how to do service of process. The reason for these rules is to make sure the defendant has been properly notified that you have started a legal action against him or her. The person who serves the papers must give a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant. Also, the person delivering the summons and complaint must fill out information on the original summons that proves the defendant was served. This section in the summons is called the Return of Service. Once the Return of Service section is completed, the original summons must be filed with the court. The best way to make sure that you have done Service of Process correctly is to bring the summons and complaint to a sheriff or constable and have the sheriff serve the defendant. The sheriff or constable knows exactly what to do and will file the completed summons with the court. Keep in mind, even if you have a sheriff serve your summons and complaint, you should call the sheriff and confirm that service was completed and that the summons was filed with the court. Then go to the courthouse and check to be sure that the sheriff filed the Return of Service in your case file at the court. What If You Do Not Know Where the Defendant Lives? If you do not know where the defendant is living, and you have made efforts to locate the defendant but were unable to find where s/he lives, you can ask the court to allow you to serve the Defendant by publishing a notice in the legal notices section of the newspaper. To do this you will need to fill out a Motion for Alternate Service (also called Motion for Service by Publication) and supporting affidavit and proposed order (see sample forms at the back of this brochure). In that motion you state that you no longer know where the defendant lives, you give the last address you have for the defendant, and you briefly describe the efforts you have made to locate the defendant (for example, asking relatives and friends, contacting directory assistance, doing an internet search, etc). You can either mail the Motion for Alternate Service/Motion for Service by Publication to the court or bring it in and give it to the Filing Clerk. You will receive a decision (order) in the mail stating whether the court has allowed your request for Service by Publication. The order will tell you what newspaper to publish the notice in and how to do service by publication. You must follow the exact directions on the order of service by publication.
11 What Happens After the Other Party is Notified About the Complaint? After the defendant gets the summons and complaint, he or she has a certain period of time to file court papers and respond to the complaint. This is called an Answer. In the answer, the defendant admits or denies the things that you have stated in your complaint. The defendant also states what he or she wants the judge to order. The defendant must file an answer with the court and mail a copy to you by the date specified on the summons. If you are the defendant and you do not file an answer on time, the judge will usually allow you to file a late answer. In this situation, you can file a Motion to File Late Answer in which you briefly explain why you need to file late. In all domestic relations cases, the parties must share certain financial information with each other. The parties have 45 days from the date of service to exchange financial statements and other documents. Please refer to the sample Responses to Mandatory Discovery at the end of this brochure for what is required. When Can I Request a Hearing? After you file your complaint and complete service of process, the court will schedule a Case Management Conference. The purpose of this conference is to move the case forward by setting a discovery deadline and scheduling your next court date. If the next hearing date is not scheduled at the Case Management Conference, then you will have to file a Request for Trial - Pre-Trial Assignment (see sample form at the back of this brochure). All court cases are subject to time standards, and a divorce case is put on a 14 month track. This means that the court expects the divorce to be completed within 14 months. The period of time you have to wait between filing the complaint for divorce and your hearing date usually varies from 30 days to 6 months depending upon what grounds you filed under. After the next hearing date is set, the Court will send out an Order for Pre-Trial Conference with the date of your hearing. This notice also explains what you are required to do prior to the court hearing. See sample Order for Pre-Trial Conference the back of this brochure. You will need to file an up-to-date Financial Statement on the day of the hearing (See sample Financial Statement at the back of this brochure). You may also need to fill out a vital statistics form or a military affidavit, which notifies the court if your spouse is in the military. See sample form at the back of this brochure. Additionally, if you have not yet reached an agreement (settlement) with the other party, you may need to file a Pre-Trial Memorandum, which explains the issues still unresolved. See sample form at the back of this brochure.
12 If My Hearing Date Is Not For a While, And I Need Support or Other Orders, What Can I Do? If the hearing date is a long way off and you need a court order sooner than that, you can file a Motion for Temporary Orders. For example, if you file a divorce complaint, you may need child support right away. Since your hearing may not be for months, you can file a Motion for Temporary Child Support Order. The most common types of motions for temporary orders are motions for temporary custody, visitation, and/or child support (see sample motions at the back of this brochure). Both the plaintiff and defendant can file motions for temporary orders any time before the final hearing. Take some time and think about what you need to ask for so you can file all the motions at the same time. The Judge will only hear requests that ask for things that cannot wait until the final hearing. Also, the Judge may become annoyed if you come in more than once before the final hearing because you did not take the time to think of all the things you needed to ask for. To file a motion for temporary orders: 1. Ask the court for a blank motion form. On that blank motion form, state what you are asking the judge to order. On an affidavit form, explain why you are entitled to what you are asking for. You must also attach a Proposed Order to your motion for the judge to sign. (See sample motions, affidavits, and proposed orders at the back of this brochure). 2. Ask the clerk about scheduling a hearing date. You should have received a Tracking Assignment Notice from the court telling you what judge is assigned to your case and a notice regarding that judge s schedule. You must pick a day of the week for your hearing when your judge is scheduled to hear Motions, and that is far enough in advance to allow you to give the required notice to the opposing party far enough in advance. 3. Give notice of the hearing date to the opposing party by mailing or giving them a copy of the motion with the hearing date on it. If you mail the motion, it must be mailed at least 10 working days before the day of the motion hearing. If you hand deliver the motion, it must be hand delivered at least 7 working days before the day of the motion hearing. (If you deliver your motion after 4 pm, you must add another day.) NOTE: If there is a true emergency, you can ask the court for an Emergency hearing or for a Short Order of Notice (permission to give the opposing party less than the usual notice time).
13 What Will Happen on the Day of My Temporary Orders Hearing? Most judges require that requests for temporary orders first be dealt with by the Probation Department. The Probation Department (sometimes called the Family Service Office) is located in the basement of the Salem courthouse and next to the clerk s office in the Fenton Judicial Center in Lawrence. When you go to the Probation Department, a probation officer (sometimes called a family service officer) will meet with you and the other party to hear what you are both asking the court to do. The probation officer will then make a recommendation to both of you about how the situation can be resolved. For example, if you are seeking custody and the other party wants visitation, the probation officer might recommend that you have custody and that the other party have weekly visitation. Please be aware that your conversation with the probation officer is not confidential. If you are requesting child or spousal support, you will also need to fill out a financial statement (see sample form at the end of this brochure). It is important to know that the probation officer is not a judge. The probation officer makes recommendations, not orders. If you do not agree with what the probation officer recommends, you have the right to present your request to the judge. If both parties accept the recommendations of the probation officer, then you will both sign an agreement called a Stipulation. After you leave the courthouse, the stipulation is sent to the judge. If the judge approves it, he or she will make your stipulation an order of the court and it will have the same effect as if the judge had ordered it. Note: If your stipulation requires an existing 209A Abuse Prevention Order to be modified, you must go before a judge. If you do not come to an agreement and go before a judge on your motion for a temporary order, a judge will make a decision based upon what he or she hears from you and the other party. You will get a copy of the order at the courthouse or in the mail. This temporary order lasts until one of the parties asks the court to change it or until there is a final judgment in the case. If either party does not comply with this order, the other party can file a Complaint for Contempt. See sample Complaint for Contempt at the end of this brochure.
14 How Can I Protect Myself from Domestic Violence during Court Proceedings? If you are in fear of domestic violence by the other party, there are several things you can do to protect yourself. Keep Your Address Private When you file your complaint, you usually have to give your address on the complaint. The complaint is then sent to the other party. If you or your children would be put in danger by the other party learning of your address, you can file a motion to keep your address confidential. This is called a Motion to Impound Address. (See sample forms at the back of this brochure). Before filing a complaint, bring a Motion to Impound Address to the filing clerk. If a judge is available, you may get sent to him or her to immediately present your motion. If the court allows your Motion to Impound, you do not need to put your address on the complaint or on any other court document that the other party or any member of the public can see. Instead, you can use the court s address or another safe address as your mailing address, and your notices and other documents will be sent to that address. Note: If your address is impounded, the court must keep your address in a separate file (not in your regular court file) so that the other party cannot see it. It is a good idea to check your file each time you are in court to make sure your address is not in it. Notify the Court Security Officers Before a Hearing When you are at court for a hearing and you are in fear the other party and/or having a restraining order against the other party, you can notify the court security officers of any circumstances they should know about. The court officers will be wearing uniforms and usually there is one court officer in each courtroom. Let the Probation Officer (Family Service Officer) Know About a Restraining Order If you have a restraining order against the opposing party, you are not required to sit in the same room together with him or her when meeting with the probation officer. Let the probation officer know about the restraining order and ask to meet separately with the probation officer.
15 What if I am Not Proficient in English? If you are not comfortable speaking or understanding English, you have a right to a court interpreter for the time that you are in court. To arrange for a court interpreter, contact: Trial Department Essex County Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA (978) You should file a Motion for a Court Interpreter and notify the court of any specific hearing dates that have been scheduled. It is a good idea to call the court a few days before the hearing to make sure an interpreter has been scheduled. Make sure that you give the court enough notice any time you request an interpreter. See a sample Motion for Court Interpreter at the back of this brochure. Can I Look at My Court File? Yes. You can look at your file in the courthouse whenever you wish and make copies on the courthouse copy machines. You cannot remove case files from the courthouse. When you are finished with the file, you must return the file to the desk where you received it. If you are adding paperwork to your file, you must give the paperwork to the filing clerk. The filing clerk will date stamp the document, write the name of the document into a book called a docket book, put a handwritten number on the document, and then put it in the file. The handwritten numbers follow the order that the documents were filed. This can help you find documents in your file, particularly if the file gets thick.
16 Tips for Handling Your Case in Probate Court Be Prepared Practice what you want to say before you go to court. Write down an outline of what you want to say. If you are asking for something related to your children, make sure you can explain why it is in the best interests of the children. Decide what documents you want to show to the judge or the probation officer before you go to court. Make sure you know the dates of important events that you want to tell the judge about. Have all your papers in order so that you will be able to find them easily when you need them. Make Copies Make copies of all documents that you file with the court. Make copies of all documents that you are bringing to give to the judge. Be Organized Keep all your copies of your court papers and all your notes together in a folder so that you can find what you need easily. Stay Calm Going to court can be nerve-racking, especially when you are dealing with emotional issues. Think in advance about what will be hardest for you. Think about how you can handle these situations calmly. When you are in court, even if you feel that something is going against you or that it is wrong or unfair, you will be far more effective if you can respond to that calmly.
17 Who s Who at the Probate and Family Court Judge The person who listens to the facts and arguments of all people involved in the case and makes decisions about what should happen. Register of Probate, Pamela Casey O Brien The Register of Probate oversees the administration of the Family and Probate Court and is therefore very helpful and interested in seeing that your questions and concerns get addressed. Sessions Clerk The Sessions Clerk sits with the judge in court. The Sessions Clerk will usually be in the courtroom where your case will be heard about a half hour before the judge is there. They can answer your questions about where your case file is, what documents need to be in the file before the judge can hear the case, and where you need to go in the courthouse to have your case heard. Probation Officer (sometimes called a Family Service Officer) People who assist the judges by listening to both people involved in the case and making recommendations about agreements that both of you may want to sign. Remember, a family service officer cannot force you to sign an agreement. You always have the right to speak to the judge about what you want. Filing Clerk The person in court who you bring the originals of your legal papers to and who files them in your case file. The filing clerk will stamp the papers with the date that you filed them. You then place the original documents with the date stamp in the court file. Marking Clerk A person who schedules court dates for a judge. You can check in your court to find out who is the marking clerk for the judge who will be hearing your case. Sessions Clerk The Clerk assisting the judge at the bench. Lawyer for the Day A volunteer lawyer who provides free assistance to low-income people. The Lawyer for the Day can help you figure out what forms to fill out and may help you fill out the forms and explain what you will need to do in court that day. The Lawyer for the Day will not come into the courtroom with you. The Lawyer for the Day will not be able to assist you by telephone or on your next court date.
18 Dictionary of Legal Terms Affidavit A written statement of facts made under oath. Affidavit of Indigency A sworn statement that you sign that says you cannot afford to pay court fees. Alimony Amount of support paid to a former spouse. Answer The defendant s written response to the complaint. Assistant Judicial Case Manager Clerks who deal directly with the judge, process cases, and deal with the public, and conduct case management conferences. Certified Officially stamped by keeper of particular record or document. Claims What you or the opposing party says is true. Complaint for Contempt Document filed with court requesting enforcement of an existing order. Complaint A document filed with a court to start a legal action. It lists the legal claims that the plaintiff is raising. Contempt Action A legal action brought to enforce an order in an earlier legal action. Court Interpreter A person appointed by the court to interpret for a party who does not speak English. Defendant The person whom the legal action is brought against. Divorce Action A legal action to end a marriage and decide custody, visitation, child support, property division, debt division, health insurance and alimony.
19 Docket Book A log kept by the filing clerk containing the name and date of filing of all documents filed in the court. Docket Number The number that the court gives to your case. You will find it on the upper-right-hand corner of all your court documents. You will be given your docket number after you file your complaint. Family Service Department See Probation Department Family Service Officer See Probation Officer Filing Fee The money you pay to begin a case. Filing Clerk The person to whom you give the court papers that you are filing with the court. Grounds The legal reason for your request. Guardianship of a Minor Action A legal action to decide whether a minor child should live with someone other than his or her parents, visits between the child and the parents, and support of the child by the parents. Lawyer for the Day A volunteer attorney available to help financially eligible people at the courthouse. This attorney can answer questions and assist with forms, but does not provide representation before the judge. Modification Action A legal action brought to change an order in an earlier legal action. Motion A written request asking for an order from the court. Motion for Alternate Service A written request in which a person filing a complaint states that he or she does not know where the defendant lives and asking that a judge allow him or her to notify the other party in some way other than delivering the papers to the defendant.
20 Motion for Temporary Orders A written request asking that the judge make orders right away rather than waiting until the legal action is completed. Motion to File a Late Answer A written request by the defendant asking that the judge allow him or her to file an answer later than the date given on the summons and explaining why he or she wasn t able to answer by the date on the summons. Motion to Impound Address A written request to allow one of the people involved in the case not to have to write his or her address on court forms. People make these requests when either they or their children would be in danger if their address were made public. Opposing Party The person or people who is/are on the other side of the case from you. If you are the plaintiff, the defendant is the opposing party. If you are the defendant, the plaintiff is the opposing party. Paternity Action A legal action to identify the father of a child and decide custody, visitation, and child support. Plaintiff The person who starts a legal action. If you file a complaint, you are the plaintiff. Probation Department The office which attempts to mediate and resolve cases before they reach a judge. Probation Officer The person assigned by the court to help you reach an agreement in your case. Proposed Order A document which you give the judge which proposes what you would like the judge to do. Return of Service A piece of paper on which the person who delivered the summons and complaint to the defendant states that they delivered the summons and complaint to the defendant. The completed return of service must be filed in the court file.
21 Separate Support Action A legal action for a married couple living apart, or living together but with justifiable cause to live apart, but not wishing to divorce, to decide spousal support, child support, custody and visitation for married couples living apart, who do not want to divorce. Serve To give or deliver copies of the papers with your claims to the opposing party. Service by Publication Notification through newspaper of the complaint, including a statement of your claims. Service of Process An official, court-authorized method of delivering a legal document to the person you are bringing the case against. Sheriff or Constable People who are authorized to deliver (or serve) copies of court papers to opposing parties. Stipulation A written agreement between the plaintiff and the defendant. The judge then reviews the agreement, and if he or she approves it, the judge will make your agreement a court order. Summons The documents a plaintiff uses to begin a legal action. The summons is the notice telling the person who is served that they are being brought to court. It also tells the person when he or she must be in court or file their own written response.
22 Sample Forms Index Form Page Complaint for Divorce Complaint to Establish Paternity Complaint for Separate Support Complaint for Contempt Complaint for Modification Complaint for Support - Custody - Visitation (unmarried parties) Complaint for Custody (married parties) Complaint for Support (married parties) Complaint for Grandparent Visitation Complaint for Annulment Appearance Affidavit of Indigency DOR/CSE Letter for TAFDC Recipients Public Assistance Affidavit Motion for Reduction of Costs of Parenting Class Affidavit in Support of Motion to Reduce Cost of Parenting Class Proposed Order Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody Proceedings Divorce / Separate Support Summons Notice of Automatic Restraining Order Motion for Alternate Service by Publication and Mailing Affidavit in Support of Motion for Alternate Service Proposed Order Order of Service By Publication Summons By Publication Instructions for Service By Publication Newspaper Legal Notice Letter...56 Responses to Mandatory Discovery Request for Trial - Pre-Trial Assignment Order for Pre-Trial Conference Plaintiff s Pre-Trail Memorandum..62 Financial Statement Vital Statistics Form Military Affidavit Motion for Temporary Custody Affidavit in Support of Motion for Temporary Custody Proposed Order Motion for Temporary Visitation Affidavit in Support of Motion for Temporary Visitation Proposed Order Motion for Temporary Support Affidavit in Support of Motion for Temporary Support Proposed Order Motion to Impound Address Affidavit in Support of Motion to Impound Address Proposed Order Motion for Court Interpreter Affidavit in Support of Motion for Court Interpreter Proposed Order
24 Helpful Resources Many Probate and Family Court Forms Can be Found at: General Information on family law issues can be found at: Lawyer-for-the-Day Provides free assistance at the Courthouse in preparing forms and documents for those who are income eligible. Probate and Family Court-Salem Division Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 36 Federal Street, Salem, MA and Thursday mornings Call the court at (978) Probate and Family Court-Lawrence Division Fenton Judicial Center, 2 nd Floor 2 Appleton Street, Lawrence, MA Call the clerk s office at (978) Call the Court for the Schedule Legal Services Provides free legal services to those who are eligible. Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. Provides direct representation, Pro Se 37 Friend St, Suite 300 Lynn, MA Divorce Clinic, and Helpline advice 170 Common St, Suite 300 Lawrence, MA to Southern Essex County (781) and (978) Merrimack Valley North Shore Legal Services, Inc. 35 John Street, Suite 302 Provides family law services to Lowell, MA Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties (978) Reduced Fee Lawyer Referral Programs Provides referrals to lawyers who may charge reduced fees. Call for eligibility requirements: Boston Bar Association (Greater Boston) Mass. Bar Association (statewide) 16 Beacon St., Boston, MA West St., Boston, MA (617) (617) , (866) National Lawyer s Guild Essex County Bar Association 14 Beacon Street, Suite 407 Shetland Office Park Boston, MA Congress St, Ste (617) Salem, MA (978) The Child Support Enforcement Division (CSE) of the Department of Revenue (DOR) Provides assistance in establishing paternity and establishing, enforcing, and collecting child support. Probate and Family Court-Salem Division Probate and Family Court-Lawrence Division 36 Federal Street Fenton Judicial Center, 2 nd Fl. Salem, MA Appleton St., Lawrence, MA (978) (978) (open only Mon. & Wed. 8-1)
25 The Family Law How-to Series includes: Copies of these booklets are available at the Lawyer for the Day Office and Legal Services programs listed inside this booklet. How to Fill Out a Financial Statement (Short Form) Divorce and the Alternatives The Department of Children and Families: Seeking Services, the 51A Investigation and Consumer Rights During an Investigation Name Changes Grandparent Visitation How to Get Child Support What Is Best for Your Child: Working Through Child Custody and Visitation Issues Information about How to File Papers in Essex Probate and Family Court Obtaining Child Support when Getting a Restraining Order: What You Need to Know Information About How to Establish Paternity
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MO_25_2604 - Outcomes Following Radiation for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)
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Purpose/Objective(s): Most cases of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) are cured with surgical excision; however, patients with high-risk features or unresectable tumors are often treated with radiation therapy (RT). Limited data are available to guide adjuvant treatment and estimate risk and patterns of recurrence following RT.
Materials/Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of cSCC patients treated with RT at 4 affiliated institutions between 1/2007 and 6/2017. Immunosuppression (IS) was defined as patients with organ transplant, heme malignancy/lymphoma, HIV, daily use of >20 mg prednisone (or equivalent) or immunomodulators. Biological Effective Dose (BED) was calculated using alpha/beta = 10. Predictors of recurrence were determined using Chi-squared testing and logistic regression.
Results: We identified 105 patients. Median age was 75 years (range 43-102 years); 82% were male and 13% were IS. The most common primary site was scalp (46%) followed by ear (20%), lip (12%) and cheek (12%). Seven (6%) had regional node metastasis. Initial treatment included surgery in 91 (87%) of patients, of which 47 underwent Mohs. Among these 91 patients, 51 (56%) had positive margins, and 47 (45%) had perineural invasion (PNI). Median prescribed RT dose was 60 Gy among 51 patients treated with photons and 58 Gy in 54 patients treated with electrons. Concurrent chemotherapy was administered in 5 (5%) patients, 4 (80%) of whom were treated in the adjuvant setting. With median follow-up of 7 months (range 1-43 months), there were 28 (27%) recurrences. Most of the recurrences were regional (n=17, 16%). There were 9 (9%) in-field, 4 (4%) marginal, and no distant recurrences. On univariate analyses, factors associated with any recurrence were IS (p=0.03) and RT parameters: photon RT (p=0.02), lower dose (p=0.046), decreased number of fractions (p=0.049), and lower BED (p=0.041). Depth of invasion was also marginally inversely associated with risk of recurrence (p=0.045), possibly because patients with increased depth received higher BED treatment (p=0.01). The association between recurrence and IS was driven by in-field failures (7% in non-IS versus 16% in IS) and regional recurrences (13% in non-IS versus 32% in IS). Among the 14 patients who did not receive surgery and were treated with definitive RT, there was 1 in-field failure (7%) in a patient that received hypofractionated RT to 36 Gy in 6 fractions. There were also 1-marginal (7%) and 2 regional (14%) recurrences among the definitive RT patients.
Conclusion: We report among the largest experience of outcomes following radiation for cSCC. We find favorable rates of in-field control, even among patients treated with definitive radiation. IS was associated with higher rates of regional and in-field recurrence, suggesting a need for further evaluation of elective nodal treatment and intensification strategies in this high-risk patient population.
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Blaming Alec Baldwin For Trump's Win Isn't Fair
As the dust settles on the 2016 election, those unhappy with the result are bound to be searching, however unfairly, for someone to blame. Whether it's particular groups of the voting population or the two campaigns, finger-pointing is rampant Wednesday as the country tries to reckon with what went down. On Alec Baldwin's WNYC talk show Here's The Thing, R.E.M. lead singer and lyricist Michael Stipe says he partially blames Baldwin's Trump impression on Saturday Night Live — and the media at large, for the results, which is a pretty big accusation to throw out.
"It is so sad that we have allowed ourselves to sink to this level of, really, entertainment, that's what it is," said Stipe, "I blame media completely for it, including Saturday Night Live." While he commended Baldwin's execution of the satire, he wondered if it was adding negativity. "Warhol said, 'there's no such thing as bad publicity.' How have we created this monster? How have we put our particular American brand on this thing?" he asked. (NBC had no comment on Stipe's thoughts.)
In response to Stipe's words, Baldwin told his side of things. "When I was approached by Lorne [Michaels]," Baldwin said, "who is a friend of mine, to do it, my first impulse was 'no.' Because in order to do that effectively, you need to have at least some appreciation of the person ... for which Trump, I have none." The actor continued, "I have had a wave of people... it's kind of unsettling to me actually how many people come up to me all day long and they thank me because they needed something to laugh about. They needed a release."
Historically, research shows that Saturday Night Live has little effect on presidential elections. People look to Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central for a release and for political/social commentary, but commentary is not news. If you're looking to a comedian as a source of news, it's because that news is difficult to swallow, not likely because you're looking to be swayed.
It's natural to look for a source of blame when you're feeling angry and helpless. However, the reality is that no one person is responsible for the election results. There were many factors involved, some that we saw coming and some that we didn't. Maybe the jokes caused people to let their guard down, and not take Trump's candidacy seriously. Maybe the media focused on the wrong aspects of his campaign. Still, that isn't any one person or show or outlet's fault, and while I understand where Stipe is coming from, a world without comedy that criticizes political figures would be far worse.
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'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' review: The coven's Romanov time-travel trial run is the only terrifying thing about episode 8
The latest episode of the American Horror Story Apocalypse, 'Fire and Reign' had a little bit of terror — some real-life terror that we just have to talk about
'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' hasn't been the most horrifying lately and the reason is plain and simple — they've overcomplicated the plot and built up too much in the beginning and now that we are nearing the end, literally, there isn't much left to tell. The meat is definitely missing from 'Apocalypse' and the hype built with this season has been an absolute letdown. However, the latest episode of the show 'Fire and Reign' had a little bit of terror — some real-life terror that we just have to talk about.
She made it back… #AHSApocalypse pic.twitter.com/Ps72Sw3L0Q— AmericanHorrorStory (@AHSFX) November 8, 2018
'Apocalypse' is now trying time travel as the latest technique to save the world and in the middle of it, are all the coven witches — or what's left of them really.
Cordelia and Mallory are trying to perfect the time travel spell and on its test run, we see a very real piece from the past. The young up and coming Supreme travels to Russia in the early 1900 — specifically to a day in the year 1918 when a royal family was massacred ruthlessly in the worst way possible. Many rumors surround their deaths and their descendants and 'AHS's twist was also quite interesting.
As history tells us, on a fateful day in 1918, the members of the Russian imperial family, the House of Romanov, were executed by a firing squad in Yekaterinburg, Russia. It happened during the Russian Civil War and towards the end of the First World War. The soldiers were ordered to shoot them all, women and children included, and the entire family was massacred in their home. Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Tsarina Alexandra, and their five children — Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei — were gunned down and also allegedly stabbed to death.
While no one knows for sure who ordered the hit, people believe the murders were connected to Vladimir Lenin. Rumor is, Anastasia escaped alive and the bloodline continues even today, although there is no concrete proof to support this theory.
In its own rendition of what happened, Myrtle Snow talks about the day like she was there — the grandeur of the castle and the Tsar himself. Mark Ivanir is reimagined as the Tsar, dressed in his royal uniform talking to the guards who knocked on his door in the wee hours of the night. He is told that they've come to keep his family safe from an alleged danger and that they must gather in the basement.
Anastasia, played by Emily Aris is imagined as a girl in her teens, who is woken up by the commotion in the hall. She goes out to see her father speaking to the men and even though she senses something is wrong, she listens to her dad anyway. She collects her siblings and her prized position, a bejeweled locket and rushes to the basement. In comes the twist — it turns out Anastasia was a witch, but unfortunately not strong enough to protect them all. Mallory's first trip back in time turns out to be a failed rescue mission to save the family.
To this day, a number of people still claim to be members of the Romanov family, often using false titles of nobility or royalty.
Relive the madness. @Giphy #AHSApocalypse https://t.co/Rn9212HJBP pic.twitter.com/mCpFbDzEd6— AmericanHorrorStory (@AHSFX) November 8, 2018
The rest of 'Fire and Reign' can be watched on fast forward. The story is taking a boring and predictable turn, not to mention completely unappalling. Gone are the days of 'Forbidden Apple' when the least you could do was expect a helpless murder which wasn't for the shock value. The murders in this episode (yes, people die) are disrespectful, to say the least — especially for the characters that were brought back with no real purpose so far. It would also be really nice if 'AHS' stopped branding the voodoo clan as the permanent snakes, please.
This episode too didn't give us any answers but just kept dabbling with what we already know. Here's hoping that they can keep their fan following intact with a kickass finale.
Watch 'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' Wednesdays on FX at 10 pm PT.


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For the longest time, I've been going with straight double quotes around dialogue. This " . Hold down the shift key and bam - quick double quotes around the dialogue I wanted to write. No extended ASCII commands for that bad boy, just a simple direct keyboard key. There is an entire 'dark' world of characters that do not appear on keyboard keys. Yes, the murky shadowy space known as the "extended ASCII" set of keyboard commands. Supposedly, one can insert a character simply by typing in the command.
It's true.
The first one I learned (and memorized) years ago now, is the accented e; - é - because one of my character names included that sound. Ready? alt 0 2 3 3 gives you é. Just hold down the alt key while you type the numbers.
That's the only one I have memorized, but there are many other extended ASCII keyboard commands for Latin letters, the ones you'll find yourself using if french or spanish words come up in your authoring.
But I still always just used straight double quotes. The clean simplicity fit with the simple formatting of an ebook. Then, I read a blog that went into ebook formatting. That author wrote that improving the appearance of an ebook, aka raising the production values used in making that ebook, was/is a good thing. That writer persuaded me. One of the first things mentioned was converting straight double quotes to curly double quotes.
And so here I am. I now have more memorized keyboard commands and all my dialogue is different. The simple " and " do make a bit of an appearance difference. More class? Classier? I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. But for now, I'm running with it.
The article I found that explains it best is here. Full URL = https://practicaltypography.com/straight-and-curly-quotes.html
Cutting to the chase - left side curly double quote, for opening your dialogue, this character - " - is: alt 0 1 4 7 - hold down your alt key (I use my left thumb) and while holding that down, press 0 1 4 7 over on the numeric keypad (on my laptop keyboard). The closing dialogue, right side curly double quote, this character - " - is alt 0 1 4 8.
Also there are single curly quotes this - ' - and this - ' -. Left side (opening) single curly quote is alt 0 1 4 5. Right side (closing) single curly quote is alt 0 1 4 6.
I've also now read about the dark art of inserting a glyph (I always think of filigrees) in lieu of an extra space when I want to signal a scene change or a passage of time. Images inserted in an ebook. The horror. But I like the thought. Now I just need to find glyphs (maybe filigrees who knows??) that I can legally use. Guess I am back to evolving. Here I thought crawling out of the water on my fins was enough.
P.S. For those of you that know and love Sigil, like I do - you'll be happy to know that there is an updated version available. I'm at version 7.x I think. The new version is in the 9.x range. Someone took over the project and has updated it. I like my stable trusted workflow, so I have not yet downloaded the update, but it's there........


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The U.S. Travel Association applauded the launch of the U.S. Senate Travel & Tourism Caucus. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Mark Begich (D-AK) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced the U.S. Senate Travel & Tourism Caucus, a bipartisan caucus that will work to promote common-sense policies that reduce barriers to travel and raise awareness of the importance of the job-creating travel and tourism industry.
"We know our country can create more jobs if it can get more people traveling, which is why it is vitally important to have a caucus focused on travel policies," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of U.S. Travel. "We welcome this caucus and are thankful to Senators Begich, Blunt, Kirk and Klobuchar for creating it, and we look forward to working with them to advance important travel issues like improving the U.S. visa system and making aviation security more efficient."
The U.S. travel industry generated $1.8 trillion in economic output and directly generated $118 billion in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments in 2010. The industry supports 14 million jobs and is among the top 10 industries in 48 states and Washington, DC in terms of employment.
"Whether it is support from President Obama on the Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 or the Transportation Security Administration's decision to implement a trusted traveler program, we're seeing increased support for policies that promote travel and the 14 million Americans it employs," said Dow. "We look forward to seeing many other senators join the Travel & Tourism Caucus in the 112th Congress."
In related news, U.S. Travel also reports gains with the U.S. Conference of Mayors who recently passed two resolutions that support key travel issues.
The first resolution, "Resolution in Support of Improving International Travel Facilitation through the Discover America Partnership Reactivation and Ready for Takeoff Report," supports U.S. Travel's recent report on improving the U.S. visa system and the reactivation of the Discover America Partnership, which U.S. Travel chairs.
The second resolution, "Resolution in Support of Creating a Government Administered Trusted Traveler Program," supports the creation of a trusted traveler program, a key recommendation of U.S. Travel's March report on improving aviation security.
"U.S. mayors understand the important role travel plays in local economies," said Dow. "We greatly appreciate their support, and we look forward to working alongside them to get more people visiting their cities." Visit www.ustravel.org.


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Call forwarding is a feature that helps many busy individuals these days. Call forwarding apps can redirect the inbound calls on your phone to another specific number. In general, you can forward calls based on different rules. For instance, you can forward calls when you are on another call when your phone is switched off, etc. Such a feature becomes incredibly handy if you don't want to miss any call you get. Well, the purpose of this article is to expose the most efficient call forwarding apps for Android or iPhone.
We have divided this article into two main parts for the convenience of our readers.
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Part 1: Call forwarding apps for iPhone
As mentioned before, the first part of this article is dedicated to explaining the call forwarding apps for iPhones. So, this section is just for those who have iPhones and wonder the best call forwarding apps.
1) Line 2
If you own an iPhone with iOS 5.1 or newer, Line 2 is a superb call forwarding app. This specific call forwarding app costs $9.99 per month. Apart from working as an excellent call forwarding app, it can perform a variety of other functions as well. For instance, it can block or restrict the numbers you need. Apart from that, it gives you the opportunity of creating groups depending on your preference. You can create groups for friends, colleagues, relatives, etc. and call them easily whenever you need.
2) Call Forwarding Lite
Call Forwarding Lite comes as a free app for iPhones that lets you forward calls easily. In addition to the availability of a large range of features, it allows you to turn them on and off. That means you can switch the features on only when it is necessary for you. For instance, you can forward a call in the absence of a signal. Later on, when there is a signal, you can turn off the feature and receive the calls. Also, it can forward the calls if you don't pick up the phone (suppose that you are in a meeting). After the meeting is over, you can turn off the same feature back to receive calls on your mobile. Such scheduling becomes incredibly effective for those who live busy lifestyles.
3) Call Forward
Call Forward, just like the name suggests, is a handy call forwarding app that comes with an affordable price. It comes with a price of $0.99. This special software is developed to be compatible with both Android and iOS devices. This app has better compatibility compared to other call forwarding apps for iPhone. That means this app is compatible with all the iOS devices that run on iOS 3.0 or newer. Is your line busy or you are you in a situation where you cannot answer the phone? If so, this would be a perfect choice to consider. In addition to that, this app lets you generate the forwarding codes. These codes can be used to forward specific calls that come from certain numbers.
4) Divert Calls
If your preference is to find free call forwarding apps for iPhone, you shouldn't miss Divert Calls. This special app is developed to work perfectly with the iPhones that run on iOS 5 or newer versions. Besides, this app makes forwarding calls pretty easy thanks to its user-friendly features. You can define which calls to be forwarded at what time if you use this app. Also, the conditions of call forwarding can be customized using this app. You can either decide the call to be forwarded when you are busy or when you are not reachable. Such an approach would make sure that you don't miss any of the calls on your device.
5) Voipfone Mobile
This is another free but powerful call forwarding app for your iPhone. This unique call forwarding app makes things convenient for you. Are you used to travel a lot and need a smart way to keep your calls managed well? If yes, Voipfone Mobile can be an exceptionally handy choice. The settings of this app would be conveniently saved on your mobile. As a result, you don't want to set it up frequently. You can set the call forwarding based on a specific schedule so your life would be very convenient.
6) GV Connect
GV Connect is another superb choice for those who wonder about excellent call forwarding apps for iPhone. This app has a range of features that helps you in many ways. You can change the call forwarding settings of the app very conveniently. You can forward calls from specific numbers if you need. Also, you can add or remove numbers to the forwarding list conveniently. The main purpose of GV Connect is to save your precious time and make your life more convenient. All in all, this respective app lets you enjoy a handy call forwarding functionalities.
Well, that is our list of best call forwarding apps for iPhone. We expect you to go through the functionalities of these apps and select the best of them. None of the above apps come with viruses or other malware. So, you can use them safely on your iOS device.
Besides, here are the best Car Maintenance Apps and the top iPhone Call Logger for your reference.
Part 2: Call forwarding apps for Android devices
If you are an Android user and looking for a good call forwarding app, here's a list of options. The call forwarding apps for Android we present here in this section are praised by many users across the globe. More importantly, these apps are associated with many interesting features. Well, let's take a look at the list now so you can pick the best one of call forwarding apps for Android that matches your purpose.
1) Forward my Calls
Forward my Calls is a call forwarding app for Android that has been around for a long period. This app is initially developed to be compatible with Android 4.0. However, this app still has enough features to serve the purposes of modern-day requirements. This app has a nice, simple interface and it lets you access all the features conveniently. After launching the app, you will have to provide the mobile carrier as the first step. Then, you will be able to proceed with the settings and start using the app. The calls you receive can be forwarded through "Forward my Calls" in many ways.
You can use;
- Forward the calls manually
- Forward the calls when you are connected to a Wi-Fi connection
- And forward the calls when your battery is almost empty
By default, manual call forwarding feature is enabled on the app. You can enter the number to which the calls will be forwarded. The option that forwards your calls then the battery is low is a pretty handy option. If you're on the go, the battery's low and you don't need to miss any call; this is handy. All in all, this is a really useful call forwarding app.
2) Automatic Call Forwarding
This is another handy call forwarding app that is developed for Android users who wants to manage calls efficiently. However, this call forwarding app for Android is specifically developed for newer versions of the iPhones. This software too comes with manual and automatic call forwarding features. You can use these features to decide when to forward which calls at what time. The interface of "Automatic Call Forwarding" app looks somewhat complicated at a glance for a novice. However, once you get used to the software, it is a very convenient software with a lot of features. When you launch the app initially, you will have to enter some SIM-related data. Many of the users aren't familiar with this type of information. For instance, you will have to enter the deactivation number, Activate prefix, etc. However, the good news is that most of the carriers work fine with this app's default settings. As a whole, this app works fine and serves the purpose of forwarding calls to a specific number. As we believe, this is a superb app that would be ideal for busy individuals.
3) Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding should be another "to-go" app if you are an Android user with the need of call forwarding. It lets you forward the apps in a convenient way, so you don't need to worry much. With this tool, you can forward calls in the way you like. For instance, it lets you forward the calls when you are busy, at the meeting, out of reach, etc. Also, it lets you forward the calls that are received when you are on another call.
However, this app doesn't have the ability to forward the calls when you don't have Wi-Fi. But remember that you can forward the calls when there is no signal. In addition to forwarding calls, you can use this app to forward even the SMS. If your intention is to use multiple phones at once, you should find this app pretty handy. Since it forwards calls and text messages, it is really useful. One slight disadvantage associated with Call Forwarding is that it has plenty of large banner ads. Sometimes, it covers a large portion of the display screen. However, you can easily get rid of those apps if you go for the paid version of this app. To do that, you should purchase it for $4.99.
4) Remote Call Divert
Remote Call Divert is surely among the top contenders of the best call forwarding apps for Android. This specific app has a range of superb characteristics to stand out of the rest. This app is unique as it allows you to activate call forwarding feature through a text message. This feature can become incredibly handy if you have left your phone somewhere but still needs the calls. However, to do that, the password of the Remote Call Divert must be activated.
Setting up the app is pretty simple compared to many other apps. To activate the app remotely, you can send a text message (which is password protected).
However, this app is still not tested with some of the major carriers in the US. But you should give it a try; perhaps it might work on your carrier. You can first try the free version, and if it works, you can go for a subscription.
5) SMS Call Forward / Divert
This is another app that allows you to forward both SMS can calls to another number. The forwarding of calls can be activated simply through a text message. In fact, this tool has more features compared to all the other apps mentioned in this section. Apart from forwarding calls, you can change the settings of the forwarding app as you wish. You can activate the following features using a text message.
- To acquire the GPS status of the phone
- Acquire the last known location
- Ring the phone remotely
- Turn on and off mobile data
- Turn on and off Wi-Fi connection
- See the battery status
Well, those are the best call forwarding apps for Android and iPhone you can consider if you are a smartphone user. Good luck!
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Six people have been injured in a mass acid attack in London.
Shocked witnesses saw victims lying on the floor "in agony" after the incident at Stratford shopping centre and train station.
One victim was shouting: "I can't see, I can't see" as others fled the scene in panic.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and police said the incident is not terrorism-related.
It is believed the acid was sprayed after an "altercation" between two groups of young men.
The London Ambulance Service said: "We treated six patients in total and took three to London hospitals."
Police said none of the injuries is life-threatening or expected to be life-changing.
Video and pictures of the scene of the horrific scene appeared on social media.
Witness Zak Abdi recorded footage at the scene after he had been shopping with friends.
He told Mirror Online: "I was about to leave the station and a few guys were scattering, and there were guys on the floor in agony, with their friends all around them.
"The police locked off the whole area, it was just hectic.
"The police did what they can."
"It happened right outside Stratford, not far from the Westfield. I saw a group of guys running. Police couldn't stop them.
"It hit a group of men who looked like they were en route to a club.
"It didn't hit just one person, it hit a crowd of people. One guy had been hit in the face, he kept shouting 'I can't see, I can't see, I can't see'.
"I think he has lost his vision. He kept shouting, it was a scary moment for everyone.
"Everyone was just jumping out of the way, trying to escape the whole thing. I feel traumatised, it could have been me if I'd been two minutes later."
Pictures posted on Facebook show a man with his shirt removed being tended to by emergency services outside the shopping centre. The extent of his injuries are not clear.
Another witness, an assistant manager at Burger King, said one victim ran into the fast food restaurant to wash 'acid' off his face.
The 28-year-old told the BBC: "There were cuts around his eyes and he was trying to chuck water into them."
In a statement, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called just before 8pm on Saturday, 23 September to the area around Stratford Shopping Centre to reports of a group of males spraying what is believed to be a noxious substance.
"London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have attended. A number of people have been reported injured at different locations - believed to be six people. We await further details. One male has been arrested on suspicion of GBH.
"Officers remain on scene. A cordon is in place. Enquiries continue.
"This incident is not being treated as terror-related."
On Twitter one witness wrote: "Mass acid attack in Stratford all emergency services at the scene and more on the way. Stay safe out there."
Another added: "Acid attack at Stratford station!. There are so many police about!!!! Stay safe everyone there!!!"
A third said: "News coming through of some sort of acid attack on a number of people at Stratford station in London. For God's sake. It's CONSTANT."
Video footage shows screens being put up around one of the victims as they are given by medical assistance by paramedics.
Anyone who carries acid on the street without a proper reason could get up to four years in prison after the Crown Prosecution Service issued new guidelines last month.
Criminals who use acid as a weapon could face life in prison. Grievous bodily harm with intent will apply when serious injury is caused.
This carries a possible life term. Offenders who miss their target could also be jailed for life.
The Crown Prosecution Service said: "Acid and corrosive substance attacks have a devastating effect, sometimes exposing and dissolving bones."
It warned the "cheap and easy to obtain" substances are becoming a preferred weapon.