I have a border tree that was trimmed right to the fence. Do I have any recourse if the tree was damaged or killed?

Your neighbor has the right to trim back those parts of a planting that are encroaching on his property, but does not have the right to destroy the...

What are stepparents rights with producing financial information?

There is no automatic right of the custodial parent to access the stepparent’s financial information. If it is requested through subpoena you...

Custody,

sounds like you need to file an emergency motion to domesticate the order from Maryland here in Massachusetts. Go to the Probate and Family Court...

My wife is asking to divoce for no reason or no fault of mine

In Massachusetts if one party wants a divorce the divorce will be granted and the martial property and debt will be divided “fairly and equitably.”...

My husband did not tell me of court date

it sounds like your husband made a motion for leave of court to file a dancer, did not provide you notice or copies of the answer and...

Can i hire a lawyer just to argue a specific motion but not for the actual case?

Yes, this is called Limited Assistance Representation (LAR). To find an attorney in your area who is certified to provide LAR see:...

What exactly is the role of a Court appointed GAL?

Guardian ad litems are appointed by the court to investigate and report on limited issues before the court. Often, their reports are used to aid...

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Can I get Child Support from my ex's $70,000 equity from our home since he is only paying $80/month for 2 boys?

the $70,000 that you mention seems to be a settlement based on the division of assets in your divorce. As such it would not be considered income...

I hit a cheap car with mine there is little damage just scratches, should i have to pay for a replacement/repaint or devaluation

You should let your insurance company take care of this.

You’re right in that the court generally presumes that substantial interaction between the parents and the child enhances the bond between parent...