Questions answered by Mark Twombly Lee

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Does she have to be out by March 26th (30 days) or March 31st (end of month) before we can go to housing court to file?

Mark's answer | Answered on March 05, 2016

If there is no written agreement or no monthly rent due on a certain date you may have an up hill battle proving "month to month" tenancy which is...

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Do I have the right to stop paying his electric bill?

Mark's answer | Answered on March 05, 2016

In quickly reading this, I believe your Landlord has your apartment paying for all the utilities for the entire house which is a big no-no. The...

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What is faster gaining permanent custody or adopting?

Mark's answer | Answered on March 05, 2016

You cannot acquire permanent custody of a child under a guardianship of a minor if either of the parents are alive and have potential at some point...

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What do I have to do to obtain the disciplinary records or copies...do I need a written request? Who would I submit it to if so?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

Could you clarify: Is your five year old acting up in daycare or an actual school? They have not called DCF due in part to the child's age. If...

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In MA, if you have filed divorce complaint individually, can you withdraw by yourself or u need assent from other party as well

Mark's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

If the Complaint has been filed and served but no responsive pleading has been filed, you can also voluntarily dismiss the complaint. There is a...

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What do I need to do to try to vacate the restraining order?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

The existence of a restraining order shouldn't prohibit the Probate and Family Court from amending the restraining order and entering orders...

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How can i stop this from happening . It seems like she just wants to harass us based on absolutely nothing.

Mark's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Time Out: You just had a baby. Your not complaining about a DCF social worker - your complaining because a nurse in labor and delivery/ or the...

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Can you legally move out the house without getting into trouble or made to go back home

Mark's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Minors aged fourteen and over can nominate their own guardians. The question is not fact specific as to whether or not Grandmother has...

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I am wondering the custodial parent has to provide clothing during visitation weekends?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

In my practice, I call this clothes wars. Send her over with some clothes, ask her to leave some clothes at Daddies. I presume he is paying support...

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Am I allowed to move out when I turn 18 if I'm still in highschool?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

There is not legal requirement that can compel you to stay in high school. You are free to make a bad decision on that one. She can only "win" if...

Mark Twombly Lee's Answers (238)

Does she have to be out by March 26th (30 days) or March 31st (end of month) before we can go to housing court to file?

Do I have the right to stop paying his electric bill?

What is faster gaining permanent custody or adopting?

What do I have to do to obtain the disciplinary records or copies...do I need a written request? Who would I submit it to if so?

In MA, if you have filed divorce complaint individually, can you withdraw by yourself or u need assent from other party as well

What do I need to do to try to vacate the restraining order?

How can i stop this from happening . It seems like she just wants to harass us based on absolutely nothing.

Can you legally move out the house without getting into trouble or made to go back home

I am wondering the custodial parent has to provide clothing during visitation weekends?

Am I allowed to move out when I turn 18 if I'm still in highschool?