I am still pregnant. I want the father to sign over his rights and he has agreed. Do i have to wait until the baby is born.

A person can not absolve him or herself of the responsibilities of being a parent by signing a form. If there is another parent who wishes to adopt...

What is meant by the term "Out of Probate"? in reference to an intestate estate.

There is a requirement that one obtain a license to sell from the probate court within the first year. If you are outside the first year, I have...

Can my spouse put "stipulations" on my parenting time?

The answer is no, not without an order of the Court. In fact, her conduct may be in contempt of your current visitation order. This answer assumes...

If I am the beneficiary of CD's, money markets etc. Does a 50 year old will take precedent over them?

A will may only distribute probate assets, and will not control the distribution of non-probate assets, like certainly jointly held assets and...

A letter is the typical format in response to a Chapter 93A demand. As to the content of the letter, you are well-advised to retain counsel. The...

When my wife a 9 years old (15 years ago) she was molested by her step-father. Is there anyway he can can go to jail for this?

I'm sorry to hear about this. Your wife may have certain options via our civil and criminal court systems. Her rights and options will be...

Does my landlord have to give Lead Law info if I've been there since 2008 have no kids and the house was built before 1978

Your landlord was required to give you this information. You may request a lead test at any time and request that appropriate remediation steps...

5 days before our final court appearance I found out I would not have health insurance coverage

The facts are really important here. It sounds as though your relationship with your attorney broke down at the end and you made certain...

Can I move into a home I co-own with my husband during the divorce if nothing is in escrow or frozen?

Thanks for your question. You mention that your assets aren't frozen or escrowed but do keep in mind that there is an automatic financial...

Is it legal, in the state of Mass, for a mother and daughter to share a room in a one bedroom apartment?

I don't believe this is illegal. Whether it is a good idea, or the optimal situation for mother and daughter, is a different question.