Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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I am seeking a pro bono lawyer in Brookline or Boston area to help with Board of Trustees dispute

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

You should contact Greater Boston Legal Services or the Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services and see if you qualify for free or...

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The mother of my children will not let me take them for the weekend even though we have a court order that says I can. What do I

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

You should really attempt to work this out with your ex-spouse before taking any legal action. If you and your ex-spouse are not able to put aside...

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Uncontested Divovrce in Massachusetts, wife is stating she will not show up for hearing.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

Attorney Sarno is correct. You should try to convince your spouse to appear. You must serve your spouse appropriately, and then you should show...

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How do I get a collections agency to remove a MA property lien since the debt is paid? I met all court conditions for payment.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

You should have hired a lawyer a long time ago. The misconduct of the collection agency could have been avoided and you might have saved...

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Will I receive more points on my credit report if I pay off creditors (or credit cards directly) vs. settling with them?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

The formulas used by the credit reporting agencies are complicated, but I don't think it would make any difference whether you pay the full amount...

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Can I show a movie for a private party in Massachusetts and not charge

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 10, 2009

You will have to work that out with the Theatre. I'm not sure what you mean by a "private film", but assuming the movie is your own material,...

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I had a credit card back in 2003. i was not able to pay and now they have had me served by a sherriff to take car?i

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 10, 2009

I should mention as a follow-up, if the creditor has not yet obtained a judgment against you in court, they have NO right to seize property or...

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I had a credit card back in 2003. i was not able to pay and now they have had me served by a sherriff to take car?i

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 10, 2009

Although the answer to this questions comes too late for you, a judgment creditor generally has the right (assuming due process) to seize assets...

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Can a realtor back out of an agreement for exclusive right to sell after she has signed the agreement and agreed to price?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 10, 2009

The specific rights of the parties will be determined by the terms of the Agreement between you and the Realtor. Have the Agreement reviewed by an...

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My son owes 6,000.00 from Capitol One credit card. It went to collections then today he got a summons from court.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 04, 2009

I represent debtors in your son's position all the time. There may not be any getting around the fact that he is going to owe the debt collector...

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I am seeking a pro bono lawyer in Brookline or Boston area to help with Board of Trustees dispute

The mother of my children will not let me take them for the weekend even though we have a court order that says I can. What do I

Uncontested Divovrce in Massachusetts, wife is stating she will not show up for hearing.

How do I get a collections agency to remove a MA property lien since the debt is paid? I met all court conditions for payment.

Will I receive more points on my credit report if I pay off creditors (or credit cards directly) vs. settling with them?

Can I show a movie for a private party in Massachusetts and not charge

I had a credit card back in 2003. i was not able to pay and now they have had me served by a sherriff to take car?i

I had a credit card back in 2003. i was not able to pay and now they have had me served by a sherriff to take car?i

Can a realtor back out of an agreement for exclusive right to sell after she has signed the agreement and agreed to price?

My son owes 6,000.00 from Capitol One credit card. It went to collections then today he got a summons from court.