A cease and desist letter is a private request from someone, usually sent by an attorney, requesting that the other party stop illegal behavior. It...

MGL c. 231 § 85R ½ allows stores to make a "Civil Demand" on people who are caught shoplifting. This is completely separate and apart from any...

Under a modification in MA family court, is there discovery as a matter of right?

You can see the instructions here: http://www.mass.gov/courts/forms/pfc/pfc-inst-complaint-for-modification-gen.html. The only required...

To begin with, lets start by separating the two proposed business plans you have here. First let's talk about renting the rooms. In order to rent...

Can I move out of state with my 2yr & 9m boys while my 2yr is in guardianship of my cousin?

No you cannot move while there is an open DCF case and your cousin has guardianship. Doing so will most likely constitute kidnapping and makes it...

Disputing the charge on your credit card is not an appropriate remedy for the situation. That is for when the charge was never made, not when you...

What type of lawyer do I need as personal representative of mother's estate and sale of home?

It's unclear from your question whether or not your sister is also an heir and has an ownership interest in the house. If the house is being...

You should be focussed first and foremost on getting those resolved before you do anything else. As a practical matter there is little you can do...

In divorce law, can the opposing side obtain an appraisal on the house after discovery has closed?

There is no way to answer this question without knowing the facts of your case. Just because discovery is closed doesn't prevent them from getting...

What kind of bond would I need to get my name on my Condo Association's bank account?

This is completely dependent on your condo docs and isn't a straightforward matter of law. You can ask the management company what kind of bond you...