Do I have to attend court as a witness if served a subpoena

While it's probably unlikely that the DA will proceed with the trial if you don't come to testify, if you just ignore a subpoena to come and...

Do I have to pro rate rent?

A lot here depends on whether the actions of the tenant were intentional or accidental. If the home burned down, the lease is frustrated (meaning...

What are my rights after ending relationship with LL & now he is threatening eviction b/c I've asked him to leave me alone?

If you are a tenant at will (meaning no lease) then the landlord can send you a notice to quit on at least 30 days and one full rental period's...

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Is it defamation?

The statement you are making would be written so it would be libel. Truth is a defense to defamatory libelous statements unless they are made,...

You don't say here, but I'm assuming you have joint legal custody with your ex. If you have joint legal custody then he has the right to be fully...

How can I stop my wife from taking my son to Ecuador

When you apply for divorce, you can ask the court to issue temporary orders during the divorce. This could include requiring your wife to surrender...

What is the process for transferring assets (bank and brokerage) once a divorce NISI has been granted?

You would have to check what the arbitration decision says. If the decision is silent upon the date of valuation, you probably need to divide the...

Can Masshealth standard care in MA make you payout of pocke expenses for an Emergency situation in for seen? Wilmington, MA

Whether or not the treatment was medically necessary is determined by how the doctor's coded the treatment at the emergency room. Certain things...

As the executor of your mother's estate, your Sister can transfer the rest of the ownership of the car to your brother by signing a Decedent's...

How can I seek justice for an ex employers violation of my HIPAA rights without it effecting my doctor?

No you cannot take action on this against the employer (although you may have actions on other issues). You share a common misunderstanding of how...