How long does it usually take to receive a decision that went to Trial in Cambridge Family and Probate Court?

My last trial in Middlesex Probate Court took four months to issue a judgment. I’m waiting on a trial in Essex Probate Court that was held in the...

I agree with attorney Granger that the first person is fine for both the motion and the affidavit, but I would recommend third person if you write...

My original QDRO was drafted during my divorce in 2006 by my ex's attorney, who sent it to the MA State Retirement Board. The

Without a reading of the pension plan summary description, the revised QDRO and the court order, it is impossible to give an answer to your...

My company is excusing of theft and withholding my post, is that legel?

Unilaterally withholding your wages is a violation of the Massachusetts Wage & Hour Act and you can seek enforcement of your rights through the...

Who has legal and physical custody during a divorce proceeding when the divorce has just been filed?

The presumption at the beginning of a divorce is joint legal and physical custody. If there is cause for a modification of this presumption it...

Two different unions at my work, one union looks down on the other. is it legal for different treatment of membership?

The fact that there are two different unions plays no role in your question. The fact that there seems to be two different bargaining units and...

If your separation agreement clearly and unambiguously states that the marital home shall be sold after a certain date and the proceeds distributed...

I'm divorced and my ex-husband is remarried. Can I draw from his social security benefits when I retire?

Yes - if you were married for more than ten years. You won't actually draw from his benefits, but your benefit will be based on his earnings if it...

I was caught shoplifting in JcPenny. What action should I take?

Sounds like you will either be summoned to court for arraignment or perhaps or for a clerk magistrates hearing. In either event you should be...

I was in a car accident unwitnessed by a cop until he he came on scene after the fact of the accident and I was cited....

The police report is not conclusive and may well be challenged in court if it gets that far -- and there are other things you should be focused on....