Am I obligated to pay lawyer fees forced on me by my condo association because i am past due? can they force me to sell my home

The condo association has a statutory right to collect unpaid fees from you. I expect that their efforts will ramp up soon because any lien can...

Will be getting some beach lots in Plymouth ma given to me from my father and feel they should be put in a trust but what type?

The best advice is for you to sit down with an estate planning attorney and review your options. The type of ownership structure, identity of any...

Separation paper or divorce

You should retain an attorney and file for divorce ahead of him. You will not be able to stop him from divorcing you. Your share of the marital...

How simple is it to change your name?

First, I am glad to hear that you have escaped an abusive situation. In order to change your name, you will need to file a petition for name change...

Thank you for your question. So long as you have lived here for at least one year before you file, you may file for divorce here in...

I am filing an amended complaint. Can I send it certified mail? If I do, can it be dismissed? Does it have to be by a sheriff?

Thank you for your question. You must serve your new amended complaint in the same manner as you served your original complaint.

I was rear ended by a driver but i was not covered by insurance at the time we exchanged information and now she is suing me.

Thank you for your question and I'm sorry to hear you were in an accident. The fact that you do not have automobile insurance does not mean that...

Can an Attorney collect his fee on a total settlement when the total settlement already included his fee?

This agreement must be in writing, and it must be clear how the attorney's fee is to be determined. You should take a careful look at your fee...

My husband is an alcoholic. Has been for many years. He has been treated for depression and alcoholism more than once.

I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. It sounds like you and he are both in a great amount of pain. I hope that another attorney has...

What is the penalty for going against a court order stating not to sell a vehicle?

You would be in contempt of court, and subject to punishment ranging from an adverse judgment in your case to imprisonment, which is probably...