Under Massachusetts law, a guardian cannot be held personally liable for the debts of their ward. The nursing home will try to convince you...

I would contact elder services in your area. They will investigate the fraud. In addition, many elder services agencies in MA petition for...

Which law grants the CSE to extend support til 21 due to no end date on the original court order?

I think we need a little more information. Child support continues until the child's 18th birthday or graduation from high school, whichever comes...

How can put a joint custody/visitation schedule into place without going to family court or getting legal separation?

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a "legal seperation" in Massachusetts. If you are unsure if you want to divorce, then you may file a...

I need advice on how to make sure the ex pays her share of health insurance bills

My first question to you would be whether you had this current health plan in effect when you got divorced. If it was, you may be in a bit of a...

I am a woman married to a woman since july 2006. we married in niagara falls ontario. i need a pro bono or discount lawyer.

I would contact GLAD. They have a pro-bono panel for gays and lesbians seeking legal representation. That's a great first place to start because...

Court clerk or a real lawyer

There are typically more options available to you than just hire a lawyer or go it alone. Some states allow an attorney to file a limited...

Getting child support when the father is overseas in Iraq?

Is your son's father in the military? If so you stand a much better chance of getting support than if he works for a private corporation. I would...

Legally married or not?

Unfortunately, your second husband is right. A marriage to someone when one of the parties is married makes the second marriage void. That is not...

I want to give my elderly parents $500 per month via a home equity line of credit. How can I do this and protect my interests?

I would seek the advice of a real estate attorney. However, yes, in Massachusetts you could put a lein on your parent's house recorded in the...