Been married 89 days and my wife refuses to have sex or intimacy with me. If we divorce, is she entitled to my assets? Alimony?

There a number of factors that the court will consider when it allocates the marital assets to the parties in a divorce. A significant one is the...

You are not a party to the proceeding so you will not be allowed to participate in the hearing unless the mothers court appointed attorney request...

What can a tenant in state housing do about the lack of hot water?

This is a violation of your rights as a tenant. As such, you are legally entitled to withhold a portion of your rent to compensate you for the...

Hello, Myself and my ex-partner live in MA. She moved out with our 3 year old son. Can she move to CA with my son?

The law on relocating a chid is complicated and depends on your legal status as the father. If you are on the birth certificate, if the mother has...

What is considered to be a substantial change in circumstances (for purposes of revisiting child support) in Massachusetts?

You do not need a substantial change in circumstances to warrant a change in child support. Several years ago, Massachusetts courts ruled that so...

Is a tenant considered to be a tenant at will? Can I give the tenant an advance 30day or 60days notice to vacate?

Yes, your tenant is a tenant at will. Your late notice that you posted has no legal effect unless it was a valid notice to quit. If it is not,...

Do I have to continue paying support for my 19 year old son who is working full time?

Child support and college costs are treated slightly differently by the courts. Under Massachusetts law, a parent is obligated to pay child...

Do we have a strong enough case to go to court and win?

In addition to seeking criminal charges, your daughter could file a civil suit for monetary damages against the offender. If he doesn't have any...

I would just add to attorney Owens's answer that if The landlord does not address this problem soon, and you do not feel comfortable with allowing...

Can Landlord perform furnace maintenance in the rental if he doesn't live there?

It doesn't sound like from your question that the furnace is not working. But if it isn't, you should notify your landlordin in writing asking him...