Being pregnant isn't necessarily a defense to an eviction, but it can be used by the courts to determine how long to allow a tenant to stay. What...

Child support after 18?

Massachusetts allows courts (in fact it requires them) to consider expenses for college in determinging child support. Under MA law you can receive...

What is the difference between Uninsured Medical Expenses and Elective Medical Expenses? Which category does braces fall into?

Braces for children are almost certainly NOT an "elective" medical expense. Elective means that you choose to have them. If your child's...

In MA, how long after a judge has issued a divorce ruling does a party have to appeal?

You have 30 days to appeal any final judgement from a divorce.

Is it true that if a woman hit you more than three times you can fight back. Ad in a full on fight?

There is no rule like what you are talking about. If you are assaulted, you can defend yourself using proportionate force, but only to protect...

Is it legal to use a cellphone to record sound and actions?

If the actions that you are recording take place in somewhere where there is no expectation of privacy, such as a public space, and you are not...

Can I be deducted for cleaning fees and fixing a smoke detector from the security deposit in Massachusetts?

Legally it's not clear whether a company can charge cleaning fees to your security deposit or not EVER. However, it is illegal to deduct for...

Legally it's not clear whether a company can charge cleaning fees to your security deposit or not EVER. However, it is illegal to deduct for...

Neighbor complains about my two year old. Threatened Me.

You are not under any form of obligation to prevent your toddler from making the normal noises that a child makes. You should again inform your...

I sold couch and chair $100 thru online yard sale. They picked up both, next day wanted refund because they had bad Odor?

Legally, if they had a chance to inspect the couch before taking it, then they are not entitled to a refund for anything that would have been...