To begin with, you husband was NOT falsely accused. What he did (cashing a ticket worth that much) WAS a crime, even if he didn't know it was. The...

How do landlords choose a price for parking?

A parking space (unlike an apartment) is generally not a residential lease. This means that a landlord can basically charge whatever he wants for...

In MA a judge can order you to abstain from doing legal things (think curfews, not drinking, etc.) as a condition of probation if its reasonably...

No not yet. In MA animals are considered property, and the only way to take ownership of property of someone else is when it is abandoned. Two...

Can I hire an attorney or law firm on retainer without being in any trouble or needing any immediate legal services?

Yes you can keep a general service law firm on retainer to assist you as issues come up, although you may not need to. Generally lawyers tend to...

What is the penalty for a landlord who continually goes through a tenent's possessions?

If the landlord is entering without a valid reason, yes this is illegal. The rules will be slightly different for different situations, for...

Can my elderly, mentally ill, mother and I TOGETHER hire an attorney who will simultaneously advocate for us both?

An attorney can only jointly represent you and your mother if you both have a legal interest in the issue AND your interests don't conflict. This...

Can my brother be told to leave or mothers home after her death?

One thing that has been glossed over slightly by my colleagues is the issue of ownership. What this means is that if your brother is an heir of...

Unfortunately, without filing some for of probate (most likely voluntary as discussed above) there is no legal way to deposit or cash a check...

My landlord forced me to move from my 3rd floor unit to basement unit and said I had no choice so he could move into the unit

There is a lot going on here, not the least of which is that if you had a valid lease, the landlord can neither make you move nor can he raise then...