When I apply for a mortgage loan can I add the income I receive for renting out a bedroom?

You can ask the mortgage company if they will accept it. If you have been receiving this income for this long, keep in mind you were also required...

Can I settle a lawsuit against my father's estate?

It partially depends on exactly who brought the lawsuit and against who. Is the lawsuit against the estate itself? If the lawsuit is against the...

My will , power of attorney etc. were drawn up in New York. Do I need new wills etc. in Massachusetts?

It depends on whether the wills, as written, meet the requirements for a will in MA. Different jurisdictions have different requirement. For...

Can I change my one year old son's surname born out of wedlock to my last name (I'm his mother)?

The only way to change your child's name is to apply for a name change with the probate court. The father would have to be notified and would have...

If we have a house but only her name is on it and we get divorced is it 50 50 or will I get nothing from it ?

Neither. In MA ALL property, regardless of who owns it or who holds title is part of the "marital estate" and subject to division. However, MA is...

A preliminary injunction is only brought as part of a civil suit, so you likely ALREADY have a suit pending. It's unclear from your post if you...

Nolle Presequi?

The FBI background check will turn this up, as law enforcement has access to closed and dismissed cases. Because of the increased scrutiny required...

I agree that you need to get a lawyer immediately. Based on the provisions of the statute allowing for 3x damages and attorneys fees, most...

Condemned residential house in Massachusetts. Questions for real estate attorneys

You can ask the town. Some towns have limits on how long RVs can be parked in residential areas.

Can the RMV double my lisence suspension from what the court ordered?

Administrative suspensions through the RMV are separate from suspensions imposed as a criminal penalty through the courts. You need to contact a NH...