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Can I sue my wife for emotional /verbal abuse ?

I think you can sue her for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress if her behavior was so outrageous that she knowingly caused you mental distress. The issue with this type of lawsuit is that you are essentially sueing yourself. The assumption is that you are married to her and when you sue a party the object is to be compensated. The primary way to be compensated is to get money damages paid to you. Therefore, as the other attorney stated, and I agree, your best recourse is probably a...

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I live in Mass. and have been married for 5 years. I've found information that leads me to believe my husband is gay.

I agree with both answers and believe that you can state a claim that your marriage is a fraud and an annullment is appropriate. However, that may not be the most practical way to deal with this situation. Much depends on what it is you want to accomplish. I would be happy to speak with you about this. Give me a call if you wish to discuss this further. www.chancellorlaw.com

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Can I sue my ex boyfriend for intentional/reckless infliction of emotional distress ?

First, I'm sorry to hear of your emotional stress. I think you would be very well served by seeking a very good therapist and I have a referral or two for you to try. Second, it seems as though you are still trying to sort things out and that this lawsuit quest is a knee jerk. You may have a claim but it will be difficult and under your current emotional position you should speak with a therapist first, and then a lawyer. Feel free to contact me. www.chancellorlaw.com

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Do we have any grounds for a mal-practice suit?

You case is a horrible situation and one of a technical nature. If you can gather the full medical records I can have them reviewed by an expert to determine if there was malpractice. The question will be~ what could the doctors have done if your mother was admitted right away. I presume that there may have been some way to have prolonged her life, or saved her life before here lungs were too far gone. Cancer has many treatments today, and fluid on the lungs also can be corrected if caught in...

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My mother is incarcerated and needs help finding a pro bono divorce lawyer. any suggests where i can start looking for her?

If you are trying to get a lawyer to assist her in getting a divorce, I will consider doing it pro-bono. Give me a call (617) 725-2675 Joseph Chancellor www.chancellorlaw.com

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Can this be malpractice or wrongful death?

I have a case that I took in about 6 months ago that is very similar to yours. I would like the opportunity to speak with you about this matter. Losing your husband is a very difficult situation and I feel for you. If you decide to bring a legal action it will take time and will be difficult. However, if it is done right you may be compensated for the loss. Please call me when you can and we can discuss what happens next. Joseph Chancellor (413) 210-6701 www.chancellorlaw.com

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My husband has a lawyer, but I cannot afford one

I suggest you go back to the lawyer you "couldn't afford" and try to work out a payment arrangment. It appears to me that you "can't afford" to go without a lawyer. To answer your questions properly an attorney would have to sit down with you and go over your financial forms, and your husbands, and then look at the required factors that MA 208 sec. 34 uses to determine your situation. I am sure that you shouldn't be listening to your husband as he's not your lawyer and not looking after your...

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1st Amendment/defamation/NY Times v Sullivan and what constitutes a public figure and the public's right to know.

I'm thinking another creative and perhaps simpler claim~ Breach of contract and misrepresentation! If parents are taking their children out of the program based on falsehoods then their claims are that and not a 1st Amendment Constitutional theory. If you want to round up the troops of parents and come to my office we can sit down over the conferance table and iron out the possible claims. Give me a call and we'll set a meeting up. Joseph Chancellor, (617) 725-2675 www.chancellorlaw.com...

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Can someone be indicted without proof a crime was permitted and will that person be incarcerated as a result of this?

I handle cases like this both as a criminal defense attorney, and as a plaintiff's attorney that sues for damages on behalf of the victim. If you are the person that may be charged you need an attorney right away. I can be reached at (617) 725-2675 Joseph Chancellor www.chancellorlaw.com The short answer to your question, is YES! The point of an indictment is not to convict, it's simply to get to the charging or arrest. Call me right away~~ you are in danger of creating a worse situation...

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Consequences of Federal DUI on Massachusetts license?

I'm not sure about a "wet reckless" but a DUI in MA will cost you the loss of your license for a minimum of 45 days if it's your first offense, and you will have to attend a school and pay heavy fines. It's the second and third offense that is really problamatic. It sounds as though you might be getting a good arrangment with that. However, I would have to look it up and advise you after putting some deeper thought into it. Feel free to give me a call. Joseph Chancellor 617 725-2675...

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