If you do not show up to the hearing as ordered the sheriff can come and arrest you and force you to attend the hearing. If you were never properly...

What is the law in Massachusetts on child support for an 18 year old who enlisted in the marines?

In almost all cases, this will terminate a child support obligation. While it's possible in MA to order child support beyond a child's 18th...

Demanding money might be, although if you the person has a reason to think you owe them money it probably isn't. Threatening to call the police...

One question that would be important here is how do you know that someone is trying to sue you? Massachusetts does not actually require that papers...

A painting contractor is charging 40% more than my signed proposal. I paid the amount on the proposal, but he insists on more.

Painting the exterior of a house requires that a contractor be a registered HIC according to MGL c. 142A. This law governs which behavior a...

Can someone sue me for my daughter crashing their car. When she is 30 years old and doesn't live with me

He cannot claim anything against you for the actions of your adult daughter. If he continues to harass you, or the behavior escalates you may be...

Deed change

You basically have to "sell" the house to new owners that would include yourself and the other person. This basically involves signing a new deed...

What does the agreement say about regular costs of education? You are correct that this probably isn't an extra-curricular, however that makes you...

Can an insurance co. mandate a 2nd appraisal of their choice? Is the insurer’s written & spoken protocol a binding agreement?

When an insurance company fails to make a reasonable attempt to settle a claim under MGL 176D they have committed an unfair and deceptive act by...

Is this a real summons, or this is fraud?

Summons will be sent from a court with a signature of the court telling you how and when to respond. You should NEVER ignore a summons as it might...