Do I need lawyer representation for a separation?

Massachusetts does not have legal separation. Any agreement that you come to with your spouse will just be enforced under regular contract laws....

Can my daughter who turned 17 this month decide not to live with her father?

The short answer is no, your daughter cannot simply refuse to live with her father or to go on visitation if ordered by the court. To explain a bit...

How can I avoid having to have my boyfriend pay child support?

One thing that I'm surprised that the other attorneys did not mention is that in Massachusetts there is NO legal way to waive child support. Child...

Can an employer hold me for bag check when I'm no longer on the clock?

There have been recent Supreme Court cases on this very issue. The employer is allowed to make reasonable searches of bags of employees after they...

Easements granted to utility companies are broad in scope. You probably don't have any claim against the company for exercising their easement as...

What if the other parent doesn't fill out the Financial Disclosure Affidavit and send it in? Is there a consequence?

Failure to complete the mandatory discovery required by the court does have consequences. These can range from the court finding in your favor on...

What happens to the debt of a married person if they pass away?

I think your real worry and question is, "If something happens to my fiance, would I be responsible for his debt?" The answer is no, you will not...

When am I supposed to get off probation when I can't pay my restitution within the 3 years that I was on?

I think that you misunderstood what your probation officer was telling you. When he said "off probation" he meant that you would be considered as...

Bank Refused Access to Deceased Safe Deposit Box

Voluntary personal representatives have limited powers under the MA Uniform Probate Code, since they are not personally liable for the actions they...

How does one get a case resolved in a few days of like petty theft or stealing or trespassing?

Unfortunately, the simple answer is that you can't. If you are being charged with a crime, the timeline is now completely out of you or your...