First offense of Larceny under $250 in MA question.

Your chances of incarceration sound slim, based just on what you've presented here. I agree with Attorney Lebensbaum that you may be able to get...

The lease to my apartment is about to expire. I do not have anywhere to go. If the landlord starts the eviction process,

It's impossible to determine your rights based on the facts given, but generally speaking, the landlord has a right to possession of the apartment....

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Social Workers who lie about Nursing Home Care

The social worker likely is employed directly by the nursing home. In my personal opinion this can lead to a conflict of interest-- someone who is...

Complaint about a Doctor Was submitted to the Board of Medicine. A representative (I think Nurs

You should hire an attorney to help you with this. There is in my opinion no percentage in alleging malpractice, whether to the Board of...

Custody and Child Support --- Two Kids, Two Complaints, Two Cases?????

Yes, that's right, there will be two separate cases. They will be heard in front of the same judge. If for some reason they are not, file a...

Is my landlord able to ask me to leave if I haven't violated anything specific in the lease?

Of course he can send you a letter saying that. He can also ask you to leave. However, if he were to try to actually evict you, he would probably...

I have a son with an ex-girlfriend i have shared primary custody with. If she leaves him with a sitter am i able to take him?

No, under the circumstances that does not sound like a safe approach. Have you established paternity yet, perhaps by being listed on the birth...

I am wanting to separate from my husband but can't afford to take the kids with me. Would I be guilty of "deserting" the family

What is best for the children? If your money situation was improved, would you want more of a hand in raising your children? You mention...

Can we break our lease eary

I think Attorney Callahan gives terrific advice, and this is no exception. The first thing you should try is to get the landlord to agree to let...