I may have a scar from a burn mark due to a sleep study, can you sue over this

I agree with my colleagues. Make sure to take photos of the mark and talk to a personal injury attorney ASAP. Attorneys will often offer free or...

Your question is a complicated one due to the MA alimony reform and how it is currently being interpreted. A lawyer would need many more details to...

Can I file a motion to change visitation while waiting on decision regarding custody?

I agree with my colleagues. You should definitely call the clerk's office to check on the status of the judge's decision, but it is not uncommon to...

What legal rights do i have as a parent with Joint legal custody as far as my daughters schooling

You bring up very valid and important concerns as a parent of a biracial child. With that said, your issue appears to be less legal, and more...

I agree with my colleagues. As long as there is a court order saying your ex is responsible for 1/2 of medical and dental bills, and you have been...

In the state of Massachusetts can the paying parent of child support ask for a modification if they owe more than 10k in support

Yes, the paying parent can file a complaint for modification. In fact, if he truly is out of work, he should be going to court to file a new...

Is a Russian bride who is verbally abused and physically abused have any rights?

There are legal services organizations in MA that will help people suffering from domestic abuse for no cost. You should use the internet to search...

I made a verbal contract with someone to take my dog 8 days ago. She has broken it. What are my rights?

You should consult with a mediation attorney who can perhaps work with you and the other dog parent to come up with a fair and equitable...

Custody agreement

I agree with my colleague. You will need to get court permission to remove your child from the Commonwealth, but it sounds like you are already...

If a father is paying child support and the mother isn't responding to fathers request every week for his court ordered visit

It sounds like your fiance is on the right track. The mother is required under the court order to produce the child for visitation with his father....