You will need a Paternity determination and the Mass Dept. of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Unit has an application for services to obtain this...

It could be considered neglectful to use recreational drugs or alcohol in the presence of children and discontinue this conduct. Keep drugs or...

You have not done yourself any favors by waiting around and taking no actions with the District and Probate Court to obtain leave for appropriate...

Since there seems to be a lack of total trust here, it also sounds like a prenuptial agreement referring to your contribution is another option...

Is step parent adoption by your husband a possibility? This may come up as a possible avenue for name change since father has not been involved...

Because you are still a minor the options are to report the abusive or neglectful conduct to DCF or to seek emancipation determination .

You need 2 or 3 attorneys potentially- a litigator to handle the potential equity case against your brother who seems to have not truly been the...

You may also have an equity action against him for sums contributed to the property that go beyond what a reasonable rent or normal wear and tear...

Assuming your mother is still living it is not a Will Probate situation but rather an issue of misuse of funds and whether to pursue an...

The Court must find that a Separation Agreement is fair and reasonable in a divorce and that custodial and visitation arrangements are in the...