Hello, My sons dad and I were never married and we have not gone to court to say who has sole or shared custody.

You make any arrangements you like, and you can reduce them to writing, but if you disagree in how to interpret the agreement (like what child...

What is a fair budget for a divorce in Norfolk County

I agree with attorney Kinder, but would clarify: $3K to $6K if you settle before trial preparations begin. If you settle on the morning of trial or...

How long will a divorce take if we cannot agree to everything

For the judge to establish alimony may take some time because there are a number of factors to consider. If these factors are straightforward then...

Is it illegal for me to smoke in my apartment?

You are not breaking any law by smoking in your apartment, and if there is no provision in the lease, then you are not in breach of your contract...

Can you have a trial on just one or two divorce issues

Yes — the more issues you can agree upon the better, and the shorter the trial -- as long as you aren’t in conflict with the law. Have your...

Windy day shopping cart at a MA store damaged my car. Despite a witness, Staples denied responsibility. Small claims court?

Attorney Stolzberg is right to point out that this is not a clear case of liability, but small claims court isn’t necessarily a winner take all...

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Do i need to return a truck i already have the title to because the seller states there is money owed?

You don’t have to do anything but defend yourself in court (be prepared with evidence that you paid what you contracted with the seller to pay). At...

Ex girlfriend is due in March and saying the baby is mine although we had broken up in months before and soon after finding out.

You can not compel a paternity test without a court order and you won’t get that until there is an action before the court. But, you don’t have to...

I just had a judgement against me for not paying a credit card. I was unaware that it even when to court. What do I do now?

Massachusetts courts are usually amenable to vacate a default judgment in a debt collection action where the defendant can offer a reasonable...

Does a mother have to tell the father where the kids are before a custody battle if the father is threatening?

If the husband is threatening the mother (or the children) and the mother has a legitimate fear of imminent physical harm to either her or the...