Would it help a possible small claims case if I get a contract signed regarding a previous verbal agreement?

My advice would be for you to retain counsel to put something together for her to sign. If the agreement is fair, she will likely sign it and it...

How do I obtain full ownership of a house I own 80% and 9 siblings the rest? 6 siblings want to sign their ownership to me.

Thank you for your question. You are smart not to invest significant sums into a property which you do not have total control over. You have a...

WHAT SHOULD do if somebody used my identity to register a church without my knowledge in Massachussets

You may want to consider reporting it as identify theft to the police. You probably should also send a demand to the legal owner of the company...

I received a summons from a prominent debt collector (it begins with a Z) a few days ago. What now?

Thanks for your question. Depending on the amount of the debt, my best advice would be to retain counsel. Our office has years of experience...

Housing Retaliatory Eviction After Complaint

It sounds like this is not a healthy place for you to live. That being said, you may have the right to ask for additional time to move on account...

I agree with attorney Golden that you probably do not have authority to surrender the child for adoption. However, if the parents are in jail and...

What's a "forever will?" I heard this mentioned, but I've never heard of it. When I Googled it, I couldn't find any info at all.

A will is not a binding contract, and has no legal effect until death. A will can be changed at any time up to the testator's death. You are...

My husband deserted the house. We are getting divorce. Is he still responsible for maintenance and repair of the house?

Thank you for your question. I agree with the others that you should strongly consider filing for divorce, assuming you feel that is where this...

Rented a house (Hyannis MA) Th-Sun. Landlord cashed $500 security deposit as of Wednes. He refuses to talk/ how do we proceed?

I would have to review the Massachusetts security deposit law as it relates to short-term rentals like this one, as there may be different...

Can temporary support be modified while awaiting divorce?

Judges are not inclined to modify temporary orders absent some real change in circumstances. It doesn't mean it is impossible, but you should make...