If the child is on public assistance, you may be being pursued by the DOR to recoup the money the state has spent on assistance for the child. It...

Can the state (MA) garnish or levy my social security benefit?

It depends what the bill is for, but the answer is it depends. Generally two months of retirement benefits are protected from levy or garnishment,...

My landlord and house-master are trying to get me to move out because of their divorce proceedings. What can I do?

It is highly unlikely that any court case, including a divorce, will be resolved prior to the end of August. Generally, as long as your lease is...

What can i do ?

To begin with, the police are not lawyers and are not legally able to give actual legal advice. You are correct that the neighbor can be held...

Are rental application fees legal in Massachussets?

No this is absolutely not legal in MA. Landlord's cannot charge you any application fees, and if the realtor charges them the landlord must pay...

Can my family be forced to move out of the house we rent from my mother?

Ultimately, if your mother owns the house, it will be up to her if you can stay or not. Your siblings have no say in the matter. Your mother will...

WWhat to do to stop a threat?

This is a scam. Call the police and report the behavior, because it is criminal extortion. If he is a real person (which he may not be) they can...

What are the steps I need to take to sue my landlord for bed-bug infestation? Do I have a case?

If you have had the BOH come and make an inspection and the landlord STILL hasn't fixed it, you should talk to a lawyer right away. You most likely...

Removing name (not the father) off birth certificate ?

Legally, once you sign a voluntary acknowledgement of parentage and get on the birth certificate, you won't be able to "get off" without having...

Can I assume all responsibility for rent in an eviction hearing with another tenant on the lease?

If you co-singed a lease with a roommate, you are BOTH co-liable for the entire amount of rent. If you don't pay, she can still be evicted unless...