If my divorce goes to trial, does that mean no separation agreement is required?

"At fault" divorces are incredibly rare in Massachusetts, because they don't really tend to get you anything and they can be contested. Any case...

The fact that the building became smoke free after you moved in doesn't matter. If you are on a lease, at some point it had to be renewed and they...

Trials often are continued (meaning postponed) from the day they are originally scheduled. Your witness needs to be flexible. The criminal docket...

Generally, for an at-will position you can be fired for any reason, or no reason at all, as long as it's not for discriminatory purposes. Being...

Corporate Compliance: Define retaliation in the work place according to the law

Unfortunately, your question is vague and a bit muddled. No you do not have to be fired to be the subject of retaliation. If you think you have...

Procedure to rehear a small claims matter that was dismissed based on Mediated "Good Faith" Agreement

"Good faith" means that the Plaintiff did not make any kind of legal misrepresentation or lie during the course of the mediation. "Good faith" is...

Only a sentence greater than two years, violent crimes, firearms violations, and narcotics convictions as youthful offender automatically prevent...

How can I get a petty theft expunged from my record?

If you were not arrested at the time, chances are you are not in any legal trouble. It is possible that you will get a summons to appear for...

Landlord/tenant issue with a house being sold and no lease

If you have already sold the house, you may not be able to evict the tenant. Only a person with rights to the property can evict tenants and pursue...

Is the landlord responsible or am I?

With a lease to purchase contract, the tenant often takes over responsibility for maintenance as part of that contract. You need to review the...