Could having 8 mos to find a place weigh in the landlord's favor in court?

You need to hire a lawyer to advocate for your interests. You mention a "defense" but you don't mention whether you are being evicted. If you...

Divorce - Child Support and Alimony - How much?

The answer is most likely no. If you have been married for 20 years, and you are looking at child support numbers of $675 per week, you should...

It should not take that long to have a summons served. If you would like temporary orders of child support, visitation, etc., you will need to...

I was offered $1500 to settle a case of discrimination on the grounds of religion, with admittance is this offer reasonable?

Your attorney is in the best position to evaluate your claim. He or she has heard the tapes and knows all of the facts. Any attorney would need to...

Can a collection agency who purchased collection rights to a charged off debt legally sue in the name of Original Creditor?

You may need more information here. Laypeople, and even workers at credit card companies and debt collection companies, misuse terms or use...

Do I need a trust to hold my residential investment properties in CA & MA?

An LLC or a trust, or both, could be quite helpful to you. The LLC would create a separate entity to own the property. You would be a member of...

My wife and I rent a room and in court we agreed to be out by mid night tonite.can we be aressted if not out till Sat?

You need to hire an attorney. You cannot be arrested for trespassing. You must be evicted following a trial and then removed by a sheriff,...

I live in mass & my seperated husband live in ny, i don't want my 6 yr old going to visit in him in ny, how do I stop this

Because you and the father are married and are not under any court orders concerning custody or support, the two of you are free to make whatever...

I believe was notice to quit. Only got green card in mail with someone elses signature for me. Is this legal service?

It is strange that you received the green return receipt, which is usually sent back to the sender. It is part of the landlord's case to prove...

Can my fiance adopt my son?

I'm not sure why this question is coming up in Massachusetts, but generally speaking, you would be a candidate for co-parent adoption (sometimes...