Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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How do I file for divorce? Can I do it by myself or do I need a lawyer or a person to help me fill out the paperwork?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

Thank you for your question. If you are both in agreement on each and every term of your divorce, you can file a joint petition for divorce in...

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My mother left a will in Puerto Rico and a most recent one in Massachusets, she left me as an executor of her will.

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your mother. You need to find an attorney. You can try any of the attorneys on this list who practice in that...

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Divorce and new car

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

It is not likely that your spouse will end up with the actual car, but you will have to account for the marital funds which were used to purchase...

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Can I evict my section 8 tenant who is currently a tenant at will for Use and Occupancy using a 30 Day Notice?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

Evicting a Section 8 Tenant requires a great attention to detail and and strict compliance with your own lease and any HUD riders. I strongly...

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What visitation rights does a father have once he moves out of house before complaint is served to spouse?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

Thank you for your question. As the others have said, without a custody or visitation order in place both parents must work together to parent...

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I am moving to TX and have a MA child support order. My order states child suppport is payable until emancipation.

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

The above answer is excellent, but be careful that you do not move to a new state without the permission of the other parent or the court. ...

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My mom was told in order to place my dad in a nursing home she has to give up his pension and life ins before they will take him

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

As the others have said, this requires the expertise of an elder law attorney. It may be possible to preserve some assets and, at a minimum, do...

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Hi I bought a house in Boston Ma, and I found out later that the entire house was rehabed illlegally.

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

I think the estimate of $10,000.00 to bring an entire case through the court system sounds very reasonable. Whether that amount of money is worth...

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I want to sue someone whose address is unknown

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

There are ways of learning a person's address. Depending upon the type of suit you are trying to file, there may be ways to serve the person by...

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Can my Ex wife keep my girlfriend from seeing my kids?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

If you are in the middle of a divorce and there are children involved, I would strongly suggest that you retain counsel to assist you. Assuming...

Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's Answers (3512)

How do I file for divorce? Can I do it by myself or do I need a lawyer or a person to help me fill out the paperwork?

My mother left a will in Puerto Rico and a most recent one in Massachusets, she left me as an executor of her will.

Divorce and new car

Can I evict my section 8 tenant who is currently a tenant at will for Use and Occupancy using a 30 Day Notice?

What visitation rights does a father have once he moves out of house before complaint is served to spouse?

I am moving to TX and have a MA child support order. My order states child suppport is payable until emancipation.

My mom was told in order to place my dad in a nursing home she has to give up his pension and life ins before they will take him

Hi I bought a house in Boston Ma, and I found out later that the entire house was rehabed illlegally.

I want to sue someone whose address is unknown

Can my Ex wife keep my girlfriend from seeing my kids?