Cosigner on student loan in collection

I believe that social security benefits are exempt from garnishment. Other assets and property, however, are subject to levy. You will be held...

I live in Massachusetts. Am I entitled to 5% interest on my last month's rent every year on my anniversary date?

Not exactly. You are entitled to whatever interest actually accrues on the account, or 5% if the landlord fails to put the advance security...

I have sole physical custody of my child and shared legal custody can i move out of state without dads consent?

The answer is no. You will need to obtain the co-parent's permission or seek a modification from the Court. Please let me know whether you would...

Name change of a minor and possible adoption of a step-parent?

I think it is wonderful that your husband and your daughter have a good relationship, and that they both want to create a legal parent-child status...

Yes, the person in possession of the will must file it with the probate court within 30 days after death. Please feel free to contact me if you...

Statut of limitations in mass.

If default judgment was entered against you, and you have a reasonable justification for not responding to the lawsuit, hire an attorney or go into...

How to avoid a default judgment when the defendant is out of country

This individual does not need to be physically present in order to avoid default. S/he should contact an attorney who can obtain an extension and...

Will my ex wife and i split the house proceeds if she owed house before we were married

In Massachusetts, all of the property of the couple may be subject to equitable division by the court during a divorce. If you and your spouse...

My past lawyer, who represented me in two past cases and won as the plaintiff, is now suing me in the same court and representin

Most likely, this is a conflict. You should bring a motion to have the attorney removed from the case. Your attorney owes you a duty of loyalty...

I was desperate enough to enroll in Debt Settlement USA. We paid them over $8000 over a 11 months period

I'm sorry to hear about your current situation. I am guessing that you have already been, or soon will be, sued by your creditors. As attorney...