This record may be taken into account by the court, but there is no specific prohibition against it. You may have an issue if the biological parent...

Is it possible to sue former tenants in small claims court for the amount of the judgments?

The execution itself is good for 20 years, there is no reason to start a new suit, as you already have an execution. You can schedule follow-up...

Can an unmarried mother take her 5 month old baby from FL to MA without legal repercussions?

In Massachusetts, when an unwed couple has a child, the father does not automatically have any custody rights. The father must file for any kind of...

Legal? Brother overseeing estate. House sold in April the estate lawyer gave him 3 checks for the heirs he put into an account.

Your brother has a right to reasonable compensation for the costs of probating the estate before any distribution is made to heirs and all of the...

How can I press charges when the police won't help?

Unfortunately, it is a common misunderstanding that private individuals have a right to "press charges." For criminal charges, only the police and...

Parking Problems

Unfortunately, the best step here is to keep making complaints to the police. For parking issues you can contact parking enforcement. Eventually...

Question about Massachusetts criminal wiretap statute

Recording a conversation, whether it is in person or on the phone, without the consent of BOTH parties is illegal in Massachusetts. You might be...

Hi, I receive 750 Fromm disability and give 150 for child support but ex wants more and I can't PLEASE HELP!

If you have never been to court, and are just paying per agreement with the mother, you really need to go to court to get a specific order for...

Modifying child support

Yes, if your income has changed and she is working another job this is likely enough of a material change in order. The order does not have to be...

Is it illegal in MA for a landlord to request the tenant signing for automatic payment?

I don't see anything illegal about the clause. The landlord is not making the tenant pay any additional fees that would be prohibited. However, the...