In a custody/child support case can the judge order me to take a drug test?

Yes, the best interests of the child will always be the justification for ordering the drug testing of a parent.

In Massachusetts can my brother get a copy of an old restraining order that our mom had on his dad?

While it is a public record, as my fellow attorneys have observed, it is a virtual certainty that a document that old no longer exists. Storage...

Is a phone call from an officer the same as being served for a 209A in Massachusetts?

He had actual knowledge when the police spoke to him. After that, he contacts his wife at his peril.

My brother -in law borrowed his mothers car and while being dui had an accident with property damage. will her policy cover prop

Your question is unclear as to whose property damage you are talking about. The coverage on his mother's car will be determined by her policy's...

Could someone help explain a legal term to me, please? (Divorce - 'TRO Hearing')

Keep in mind that the hearing is going to be held at some point, whether your attorney agrees to the date and time or not. Your lawyer is not...

I leave in MA and I happened to turn left in a street where left turn was prohibited but there is not sign posted.

Assuming that you received a Notice of Surcharge, you need to appeal the surcharge within 30 days of your receipt of the Notice. You do that by...

As Attorney Mason has observed, at all proceedings - abuse prevention and harrassment prevention - the complainant has the burden of proof and that...

Attorney Mason is 100% correct. You won't be responsible to anyone unless you agree to assume that responsibilty.

I have a court appearance for a civil suit and have no money available to pay at this time. I work only p/t.

Depending upon how large the debt is and whether you have any other creditors and what those debts are, it might be worth your while to consider...

I was laid off due to budget cutbacks, how and when can they legally fill the position I was in?

My colleague's questions are right on the money because the law in Massachusetts gives employers in at-will employment relationships a tremendous...