Do i need a lawyer

"Those papers" mean that your landlord may be in big trouble. He is violating Massachusetts and Federal law and endangering your children....

My landlord dont threat me like im disable and have health problems?

I would suggest that you pay your back rent, and then ask your landlord to install a grab rail. In some situations, you are allowed to withhold...

I accepted funds for a one time rental charge to cover the presence of a pet is that legal ?

This same question has come up a number of times. The short answer is no, it is not legal to charge a fee to cover the presence of a pet. Check the...

Do I have to get board/association approval to give a key to access the building to someone I want to hire to clean my condo?

I have to believe that your contract with the condo association (or their rules and regulations) address your issue. If not, simply call the condo...

Do I have to use my husbands maiden name on my documents

Since your chose to assume your husband's name on the marriage certificate, that became your legal name. To change back to your maiden name, you do...

I do not live in Washington state, but my niece does and is a ward of the state. Should I find a lawyer there or in my state?

You should find a lawyer in Washington State. You can find one on AVVO or through the state bar associatiion. Good luck!

Can a creditor serve me with court papers on a debt that has been discharged in a bankruptcy?

Under most circumstances, you should not be served with papers from the same company. Perhaps the company had not yet received notice of your...

Can I be fired for actions of a family member who is employed by the same company?

Texas is an “employment-at-will” state. Generally, employees without a written employment contract can be fired for good cause, bad cause, or no...

How does modification of child support work?

As Attorney DeBarnardis points out, to modify child support requires a material change in circumstances. If your ex-husband's income substantially...

As I understand it, not only are pet deposits illegal in Massachusetts, but so are pet fees and pet rents. Does anyone have another opinion based...