I filled paperwork last yr for a no-fault divorce, no children, house is under water. Husband wants to go trial but I don't

Have you considered mediation? Have a look at some websites for local divorce mediators: www.centralmassmediation.com...

A mass law group is trying to collect $1360 in fees from me. Do I have any options?

You should demand an full accounting of itemized charges and payments to your account in writing from the "old" firm before doing anything further....

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Attorneys lien application is filed to opposition attorney

Why, oh why, is right. Massachusetts attorneys liens are one of the most complicated areas of law, even for Massachusetts which specializes in...

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The Miller Act requires surety bonds on federal construction contracts over $100,000. See 40 U.S.C. Sections 3131 to 3134. It protects the...

Levies of bank accounts "by the state" are usually tax levies by the Department of Revenue for non-payment of taxes or the Child Support...

Compensatory Awards Dischargable?

The Massachusetts Bankruptcy Courts have applied the "Domestic Support Obligation" fairly and even-handedly based on careful reading and...

How to obtain Superior-Court-ordered reimbursement from defendant?

The answer to your question depends on whether the superior court order is a "judgment" or an "order." If it's a judgment, you have many remedies...

I filed a motion to vacate judgement which was denied. Judge said I should have filed standing order 2-99.What can I do?

I think you are misreading the 10-day deadline. The 10-day deadline applies to your opponent serving an opposition to your motion. The deadline...

What are the best defenses against third party purchasers of credit card debt. I live outside the USA court is in Massachusetts

"Debt buyers" often purchase claims from credit card companies and collection agencies, and in recent years, these claims are getting passed around...

Claiming "poverty"?

As the other lawyers above have said, there is no specific "poverty" defense or status. However, you have some options. If you have no assets for...