Will a lawyer look over a discovery without hiring them and give their legal advise for a fee

Many lawyers will discuss your case with you and make suggestions or explain how they would handle the case, but few will criticize the work...

Do I possibly have a case against this national restaurant chain? And what type of attorney should I contact?

The consensus is clear — you seem to have a claim worth pursuing. You should also know that that personal injury attorneys who litigate these...

Recording phone communication without permit

Massachusetts's wiretapping law is a "two-party consent" law. Massachusetts makes it a crime to secretly record an in-person or telephone...

How many modifications for increase in support can someone file after age of 18yrs?

As long as the child is unemancipated (emancipating events should be outlined in your settlement agreement) and your ex-spouse can show a material...

If house equity is worth the same as 401k do you get both or just one?

Assuming that your question relates to the equitable division of marital assets associated with a divorce action in Massachusetts (MGL 208 § 34),...

My ex is about to take me back to court for child support modification.Our son is 17 and entering his senior year of high school

You’re going to need a lawyer if your ex files for a modifcation. You should start interviewing attorneys right away. Make sure your attorney is...

I recvd a $300 property tax bill that my spouse refuses to pay any share of (we in Divorce Nisi). May I sue spouse for share?

Are you sure the bill is correct? Gemerally speaking, all accrued expenses and outstanding debts on the property are cleared (liquidated) at the...

Massachusetts General Laws 138 -- Section 34C. Whoever, being under twenty-one years of age and not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian,...

Interrogatory

Since the defendant is represented by counsel all communications should be served on counsel including interrogatories. The interrogatories are to...

Written deposition

Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 31 - Depositions of Witnesses Upon Written Questions, does not limit the number of questions that may...