Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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What is the best way to get over 5 years of back condo fees from the bank foreclosure?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

Your association should retain counsel to enforce your condo association's rights to a lien against the property. You need to act quickly, because...

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I own house, no violence or anything like this - wife and i are on the rocks. She is threatening to lock me out of house

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

She can not legally lock you out of your own house. If she does, you may want a police escort to help you back in. Do not break the door or lock...

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Can a claim be filed against an individual, if the statue of limitations has run out to file with auto ins.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

Thanks for your question. The statute of limitations may be a bar to recovery by the injured party, but the specific facts matter. If suit is...

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My tenants moved out and still owe $550- do I have any recourse other than small claims? Can I ding their credit with agencies

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

While filing a small claims action may or may not be worth it, I'm afraid there are no other options for collection. I agree with the others that...

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Filing a motion in a US family court but doing it remotely while being in a foreign country - who do I address it to? The judge

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

Honestly, if you are talking about an uncontested divorce hearing, things will go so much more smoothly if you retain counsel to appear on your...

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What do i have to do/file for witness/evidence lists for a 2 day jury trial for custody in massachusetts

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

The judge should have made this clear, either at a hearing or in a pretrial order. Go back and read your pretrial order carefully. If it is...

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What are some ways to resolve disputes after divorce without going to probate court, filing a contempt order, etc?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

I think you were very smart to give alternative dispute resolution a chance, and I agree with the others that those processes will only work when...

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I have a dispute with my landlord / I have a lease that was ending at the end of August 2014 (I thought it was). Details :

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

I agree with the others that your lease will control the rights and obligations of the parties. You should take it to an attorney for review and...

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What course of action can I take regarding employment?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 01, 2014

I think you are going to need to meet with an attorney, and preferably someone with experience in partner disputes as well as the Massachusetts...

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Lived with a woman for five years not married but Had co-mingled funds.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 01, 2014

An executed deed is effective to transfer an interest in real estate, but the facts surrounding this transaction are also very important. Speak to...

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What is the best way to get over 5 years of back condo fees from the bank foreclosure?

I own house, no violence or anything like this - wife and i are on the rocks. She is threatening to lock me out of house

Can a claim be filed against an individual, if the statue of limitations has run out to file with auto ins.

My tenants moved out and still owe $550- do I have any recourse other than small claims? Can I ding their credit with agencies

Filing a motion in a US family court but doing it remotely while being in a foreign country - who do I address it to? The judge

What do i have to do/file for witness/evidence lists for a 2 day jury trial for custody in massachusetts

What are some ways to resolve disputes after divorce without going to probate court, filing a contempt order, etc?

I have a dispute with my landlord / I have a lease that was ending at the end of August 2014 (I thought it was). Details :

What course of action can I take regarding employment?

Lived with a woman for five years not married but Had co-mingled funds.