Filing Ch. 7 this month, but anticipate a windfall income (to our S Corp) in two months. Can we still file?

Income is determined as to the 6 calendar months prior to the date of filing. However, that does not end the issue. Yes, you do have a duty to...

I do not want the father's name put on our childs birht certificate, but does he have the legal right in the state of ma to put

I don't want it to snow in October, but facts are facts. If he is the father his name goes on the birth certificate. The document is a record...

What should I do? What can I do?

As a litigation attorney I have handled some complex real estate matters. Your fact summary presents some challenges. So, you need to start from...

If the court required you to do a program, then you have to do a program. My guess is that when you try to get your license back the computers...

I got a DUI I was parked in a friends driveway passed out but my car was on. Just wondering if the charges will be any different

The theory behind the DUI charge is that you were "in control" of the vehicle. The keys were in the ignition, the engine was running, and you were...

If a room mate owes me money and is receiving a settlement check, can i make him pay me?

The attorney has a duty to pay the settlement funds to the client. I know of no lien statute that would allow you to have a security interest...

Can I file a lawsuit for civil rights violation?

Some of the state law componants of your case have short notice requirements. Therefore, the fact that this is a year ago is troubling. Also, you...

If you violate your probation 6 times is it a must that you have to do time now

Where I come from, one violation is enough to put the violator back behind bars. But, then again, there must be some special facts going for your...

If you change lanes and someone in that lane claims they were forced off of the road, are you responsible for their damages?

Yes. If a car abruptly changes lanes, cutting into the path of travel of a second car, and that second car takes evasive action to avoid a...

Is it legal for an employer to spy on its employees' computers keeping records of their files, use of internet, passwords, etc?

You refer to the computer as "my computer." Is it yours? Or, is it the company's property that is part of the materials and/or equipment that the...