so I just met with a L. Couple of things that i learned.
There don't do legal S in Boston, but we can file certain petitions (effectively restraining orders) that force both parties to spend money only on normal day to day expenses.
She cannot take the kids to NYC no matter what. MA has a child removal law that effectively says the kids stay in the state where they have been residing for the past 6 months.
Good work! Now don't you feel a little better at least?