Massachusetts Legal Guides (63 found)

Written by Gabriel Cheong
This is a short guide on how to get restraining orders or abuse prevention orders or 209A order in Massachusetts.
6 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Gabriel Cheong
This is a guide on the procedures for filing for an uncontested divorce in Massachusetts.
35 of 39 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Jessica Ann Foley
If you get pulled over for drunk driving in Massachusetts, know your rights, be polite, and contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Gabriel Cheong
This is a basic summary of what constitutes a basic estate plan that everyone should have in Massachusetts. It includes a will, durable power of attorney, health care proxy and health care directive. More advanced planning such as trusts will be briefly talked about.
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Estate Planning about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Jessica Ann Foley
Defending yourself against a restraining order is an option if you are served with an order by an eligible party.
15 of 22 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Djuna E Perkins
To apply for the most common type of restraining order (known as a "209A order"), victims of abuse by a family or household member or a person with whom they have been in a "substantial dating or engagement relationship" should go to the courthouse nearest where they live.
Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Whether it is a house, a condo, or a townhouse, our homes are more than just where we live - they are often our largest single asset and our most significant investment.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Real Estate about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Alan Stanford Fanger
This guide takes you through the requirements, both substantively and procedurally, for initiating what is known as a "will contest" in Massachusetts.
10 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted in Wills / Living Wills about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Jen Chiasson-Aronoff
If you lose a criminal or civil case at the trial stage, you have a brief window in which to exercise your appellate rights -- or you could lose them forever. See Rules 3 and 4 of the Massachusetts and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure for additional information.
Posted in Appeals about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Massachusetts consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
1 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by David R Yannetti
If you receive a summons to appear at a clerk magistrate's hearing, you should consult with an attorney immediately. If you are merely a witness to a crime, you may or may not need to hire a lawyer. If you have been summonsed as a potential defendant, however, you simply must have counsel present.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Marc Lawrence Breakstone
The following is a series of practical tips for finding the right lawyer for your personal injury or medical malpractice case and for understanding what to expect when you become involved as a client in personal injury or medical malpractice claim.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Personal Injury 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Bruce S Lipsey
Workers' compensation is a process requiring patience and organization. It is crucial that a solid foundation of evidence is built so that the insurer must take your claim seriously. It is a game of will and to succeed, you must stay focused, truthful but persistent.
Posted in Workers Compensation 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by John A Tatoian
The rules and regulations governing the surreptitious recording of a conversation are complex and depend upon a number of factors, all of which are governed by both state and federal laws. The unlawful recording of a conversation may subject the offender to both civil and criminal penalties.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Maurice J Lariviere Jr
Today more than ever it is important to have prepared your will and appropriate trusts documents. In the modern era the law governs your carrying out your obligations to family.
Posted in Estate Planning 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Nicolas A. Gordon
The inconvenient truth about criminal defense attorneys is that they are human. As part of the human condition, they are susceptible to being less than perfect. Of course, with your freedom at stake, you can't afford a sub-par performance. Here are some things to keep an eye on.
37 of 64 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Kelly A. Broadbent
In Massachusetts, in several instances, the courts will give you the benefit of a criminal clerk's hearing. If the matter is taken care of at this early stage, you can avoid a criminal record.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Marta Philpott Chadwick
You may be able to obtain a restraining order in Massachusetts if you have suffered abuse or are in fear of imminent, serious physical harm from someone you have a relationship with. If you need a restraining order, you should go to the district court in your area to seek help.
Posted in Domestic Violence 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Richard J. Sweeney
The Mass Registry is going back to the early 1980's for violations and defaults. If you have outstanding violations they will place a "hold" on your license in your home state thus denying you a renewal until you clear up any issues you had while living, working or attending school in Mass.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Kelly A. Broadbent
1. Appeal 2. Examine 3. Practice 4. Understand 5. Appeal 6. Dress 7. Contact
4 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Speeding / Traffic Ticket 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts