In MA, are you permitted to terminate a contract with a home improvement contractor without legal ramifications?

This would be specific to the contract you signed with the contractor, as that should spell out how to discharge him from work. If the work is...

What exactly is the 'discovery period' ? And what should be the content of the letter I need to send to the collection agency?

The letter should ask them to prove the debt in which they allege you owe, including the original instrument you signed (application for...

Do I need a lawyer if I received a temporay order from my husband.

First the judge would need to grant the temporary order for it to go into effect. As for advising you on this matter, you provided no facts in...

I have an R.O against an ex. He enrolled his kid in my son's summer camp. He is supposed to stay away 100 yards from my kids.

If he were to come within 100 yards of you, or your kids if that is that the R.O. states, then you would be able to seek charges against him for...

Married 16 yrs and seperated for 2 of those years in mass. can i get alimony

MGL c. 208 s. 53 states: In determining the appropriate form of alimony and in setting the amount and duration of support, a court shall...

What do i need to do about someone calling childrens services on me and my child. they found out it was all false.

As unfair as it may sound, my colleagues are absolutely correct. Any child protective service agency may take anonymous reports regarding child...

Caught shoplifting while on "probation." What should I do? Massachusetts lawyers only please.

Excellent advice from Attorney Pang. I'd look for a local lawyer to discuss your case with to be safe. Best of luck!

The matter you were attempting to sue on is not that cut and dry, consult with a local attorney to get a better grasp of the merits of your case.

Can a father that is ordered provide medical insurance when it is available at a reasonable cost provide mass health?

If you both agree that MassHealth works and she is eligible, then there is nothing improper about using it in this situation.

Can my building make me stop smoking in my apartment, even though I've lived here for 10 yrs?Can they evict me if I don' agree?

To add to the excellent advice given by Attorney Rockwood about the current trends in the law regarding smoking, I would say ultimately this...