MA General Law Interpretation -- What is "Separate Property"?

In Massachusetts, there really is no such thing as Separate Property in a divorce. The definition of Marital Property in Massachusetts is any an...

I own a house with my brother there is a mortgage in his name only can he transfer ownership of his half without my signature

Yes, he may. Because there are mortgages involved, it may not be advisable to do this without exploring all of the potential consequences with an...

My husband wants to adopt my son.what do we do.

Thank you for your question. Our Firm specializes in adoption and reproductive law and we work throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ...

Do I need to be served a new notice to quit?

Yes, you would need to be served with a new notice to quit. If you were not, you should reach out to an attorney immediately to make sure that...

I have signed the agreement under force and now I lost the case

You need to sit down with a lawyer and discuss the specifics. What do you mean by force? If you signed an agreement, what did the agreement...

Real estate question: 3 siblings own a home. Can I sue just one of them for 1/2 of my 1/3 home value, or force a sale at least?

Thank you for your question. Our Firm handles cases like this routinely, and they can often be handled through negotiations and collaboration. ...

Does Defamation of Character apply in this intance?

It really depends on the specific facts. Can you prove that your ex-husband knew these statements were false and made them intentionally to harm...

What is the an excellent way to present M.G.L. 142A violations to a small claims court clerk magistratrate?

The best way to present your case is with the assistance of an attorney. If you choose to represent yourself, you need to gather up all evidence...

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My daughter was involved in a rear ender in October of 2009. Plantiff wants to take her to court for 6,900.00

You need to reach out to your respective insurance companies. If you are not getting satisfaction, you need to retain counsel. If you don't have...

I've been in a year long battle with my landlord in the courts for repairs, etc. Recently I changed jobs

Your only option left may be an appeal, and you should not delay in speaking to an attorney. You may be able to seek a stay of the execution, but...