If I want a legal annulment, does that mean that it needs to go to trial?

Annulments are only for void or voidable marriages, mostly for marriages which were prohibited by law at the time of the marriage. They are also...

Housing court vs. small claims vs. district court?

Housing court can handle district court level cases and also has a small claims division. If you suit is for less than $7,000.00 it can be handled...

Can I file a continuance for a pretrial name change hearing?

Start by calling your ex-partner’s attorney and asking if he will assent to a motion for continuance, or join you in filing a joint motion. If he...

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My husband and I are both disabled. Due to different financial styles, we have always kept finances separate . What to do?

I suspect that your question is related to the division of property, and perhaps alimony, in the event you become divorced from your husband....

To represent my child in a school iep issue in massachusetts

For your question I’ve specified the practice area for education law — you are more likely to find an attorney to answer your question there....

How long will a divorce take in Norfolk County and can i stay in the house

It depends on the divorce. An uncontested divorce can take as little as three to six months, while a contested divorce can take up to fourteen...

Divorce- If I live in Wellesley but move to Weston will that change where we file for divorce

The complaint for divorce should be filed in the probate court for the county where you and your husband lived. You lived in Wellesley so file in...

Do I need to file for a divorce before leaving my husband

No — you don’t have to leave your husband before filing for divorce — you need simply to live separate and apart, but that can happen while still...

Is it abandonment if I leave my husband and stay at a friends or a hotel because he scares me

No — that is a justified leaving. However, make sure you have some corroboration either through witnesses, medical records, or a police...

Protecting my job

The employer is responsible for providing a safe place to work and not subjecting you to a known harm, but it seems that the company has fulfilled...