How do i ask the judge in court properly that i need appointed council due to being indigent?

Probate and Family Court handles civil matters and therefore does not offer free representation to the indigent as you found in the criminal court...

Is my landlord allowed to rent out the space in front of my garage or utilize the space in front of my garage for his own car?

Your lease states “one garage parking space.” It is not for storage — it is a place for you to park your car and the implicit understanding of the...

If your property is posted or you have given notice to the owner of the farm animals, then the owner of the animals is guilty of trespassing and...

I gave 2 weeks notice to our daycare, but she kicked us out. Can I sue for my money back?

File a Complaint for breach of contract in the Small Claims division of your local District Court. It is a consumer friendly process — inexpensive,...

I purchased a vehicle off a private party and was told the heater was not working but would cost only $200 to $300 to fix which

Massachusetts’ law offers substantial protections for automobile purchasers which are not available in other states. See link below to understand...

Visitation

Having not been able to contact you former spouse for more than a month, and missing at least 2 court ordered visitations because of her...

I am a single mother and was in case I had with a person who never saw or know the real name, now I want to marry my future husb

If the paternity is unknown — that is paternity has never been adjudicated and/or the child’s birth Certificate lists no father or father as...

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I am having an issue with a child support and visitation agreement that was set up in Nov 2010.

Attorney Ballard has given you good advise and I would only emphasize that you are dealing with two separate matters - support and visitation —...

A QDRO was added to my divorce agreement. Can I get the portion of the pension fund that I am entitled to before my ex-spouse

If the pension which is to be divided by the QDRO is in your ex-spouse’s name you will have to wait until the QDRO is approved by the Trust...

Will my uncontested divorce w/ a child be granted if my spouce doesn't show up for the hearing.

If when you say he signed all the paperwork you mean that he signed the joint petition, the joint affidavit, provided a financial statement, and...