What happens on a pretrial and how long does it least?

A pretrial is mostly sitting in court waiting for your case to be called. When it is called, the judge will ask if the parties are ready for...

Can my ex change a court order for 50-50 custody with no child support

Your question is good and one I am asked often. The bottom line is you have two issues to deal with in this matter. First, the "new" guideline...

A simple telephone call to the town clerk should give you either the information or the procedure you need. I am sorry for your loss and good luck.

Can two motions by two different people be combines if it's the same issue ?

It seems to me by your question that you do not have two motions but a compliant and a motion. Therefore, there is nothing to merge as one. As...

Raising Rent Question Massachusetts

What he has done is he gave you a thirty day notice to quit or pay an increase. Although you are entitled to thirty days or one full rental period...

Can my landlord enter my apartment without my knowledge or consent and take photographs?

If the person taking the photographs had your permission to be in the apartment, they can take and post photographs. They cannot post photographs...

Is a subletter considered a "landlord" in Massachusetts?

A sublettor can only sublet those rights that they have. The relationship is more monetary whereas the relationship between a landlord and tenant...

Is a sublease considered a legal contract?

A sublease is a contract between the original tenant and a new tenant. The parties under contract are the original tenant and the new tenant. If...

What do I need to do next .. this has gone on way to long ..dcf advice please

First, be prepared to to defend yourself when the baby is born. DCF may take the baby but you have the right to a hearing approximately 72 hours...

Criminal law code of massachusetts

All of the terms for which you search are not criminal. They are civil. Look them up in "Torts."