Should I first find a personal injury lawyer? What can I expect from a case like this one? Any advice would be appreciated.

Definitely speak with a personal injury attorney about your rights and options. Most of us offer free consultations so take advantage of that to...

Should I seek counsel?

You should absolutely have your case reviewed by a Massachusetts attorney as soon as possible. There are actions your attorney will want to take to...

Do I need family / divorce lawyer?

I would certainly suggest you speak with an attorney. There are a lot of issues going on here (marital home, custody, support) to be resolved and...

Can I have attorney draft separation agreement, but not attend court w/ me?

Yes. You are looking for an attorney who is certified to provide Limited Assistance Representation. This can likely be done for a flat fee if you...

Do I Need a Pre-Nup?

I agree with David's Response above. It sounds like a prenuptial agreement makes a lot of sense if it is your intention to get your downpayment...

My husband and I just separated (not legally), after 6.5 yrs of marriage. He wants to drop my health ins. Can he?

He can drop you from the coverage but there are steps you can take to stop it from happening. If a divorce proceeding is filed I would l would...

Moving out of the house will not likely impact your rights to a fair share of the marital home in a divorce proceeding. If you or your spouse do...

I own a house in my name and I am getting divorced. My husband has not worked in years and has not contributed to the house. He

Assuming that your question is will your husband have a claim to the home you live it, there are a lot of things that I would want to know before...

A judge can call the matter to trial on the day of the pretrial conference, and often will if a party fails to participate or make an appearance at...

Married for 3 months, lived apart for 6 months, now divorce is filed an my spouse is asking for 35% of my annual income ?

There are very specific fact sets that would justify an alimony award for a marriage that was as short as yours. One thing I would want to know...