How do I exercise my parenting rights in Massachusetts, if the custodial parent is denying me access to my child?

To answer your question, you have the right to represent yourself in court. It is not a good idea, and an attorney can give you your best possible...

My advice would be to meet with an attorney who practices in the area of estate planning. Financial advisers and others often try to provide...

My underage son signed a deal with his friend that if he doesn't get in The honor roll he has to give his friend his ps3 .

Couple thoughts: Legally, this contract is voidable, meaning that your son does not have to turn over his PS3. However, your son did give his...

Would my alimony be terminated, I divorce after a 30 years about 8 years ago. My partner moved in w/me shortly before the law.

Based on the facts provided above, your alimony payments are at risk. You should consult with a lawyer and then act accordingly. Make sure you...

How does an unmarried father get visitation if the mother cannot be found in the state of florida. He signed birth certificate

Assuming that it has been less than six months since your friend's girlfriend and his child moved to Florida, your friend should retain counsel and...

Is there a time period that a no compete can be retracted?

As with any contract or agreement, an attorney will need to review the contract in order to determine the various rights and obligations of the...

Can ex get child support payments terminated if daughter out of school/working and not age 23 yet under Massachusetts law?

I have seen these matters go both ways. It sounds as though your ex has good grounds to bring a modification of child support, but I'm not sure...

Can I place a lien on a trustee that has not paid his share of master insurance ?

The other trustees of your condo association need to take action immediately. The association has a lien against the unit owner for unpaid fees and...

Tobacco smoke entering my home through vents. Landlord not ready to fix it or leave me out of the lease. How to break the lease?

You will likely need an attorney if you want to accomplish this, but it may cost more than the three-month penalty. The argument that you want to...

Is there a statute of limitations on a domestic partnership?

Massachusetts will treat a registered domestic partnership as a marriage for the purposes of division of property, support, etc. You don't mention...