Yes, you can petition the court for the co-parent adoption of your step-daughter. Your step-daughter's biological father will need to be given...

Do you file for divorce in the country you got married in (of which I'm a citizen), or the country you live in (US)?

You will want to file for divorce here in Massachusetts. If you and your husband are both interested in filing a joint petition for divorce, or...

Boyfriend wants to force me to drop a&b charges on him

This is not really a legal question, so please take my answer with a grain of salt. Your boyfriend physically assaulted you. When you stood up...

We rented our house need to move back

I agree with the previous attorney's assessment that the lease needs to be reviewed. However, it sounds as though the couple is in breach of your...

In MA. can a second last name be added to a childs name without hyphenating?

This will not be allowed without providing notice and consent from the biological father. The mother should know that giving her child her...

I got a summons from court.

I would say that you do need an attorney to represent you in this matter. When did you receive the complaint and summons? According to the...

I am being sued from car accident but dont have same insurance company

I just wanted to add one important thing: while you notify your insurance company and wait for them to decide whether to defend you, you should...

Does a quit claim deed overturn a will

A quitclaim deed will not overturn a will, but a will can only distribute property owned by the decedent when s/he passes away. You may want to...

Assuming the contract is otherwise valid, it will be evidence of the loan in Court. Depending upon the amount in controversy here, you may both...

A friend borrowed $3000 5 months ago and said he would pay it back. Now doesn't want to. No papers were signed. Done via texts.

You need to speak with an attorney to determine whether New York or Massachusetts is the appropriate jurisdiction to file suit. Assuming it is...