Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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Unfair Debt Collection

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 21, 2009

This is an unfortunate situation. You should go to the court and ask the clerk how to prepare a Motion to Vacate the judgment against you. It is...

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My mother was just given a summons to pay a credit card debt she is behind on. she only gets social secuity and is very ill

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 19, 2009

You should contact an attorney. While they may not go after her social security, they will obtain a judgment against your mother if she does not...

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Husband passed away,tenant said and produced a lease which was very ?rent 1/2 market valueand for 5 yrs.signature very ??

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 16, 2009

I am sorry for the loss of your husband. You should commence an eviction against your problem tenant, if possible. I am not entirely clear on...

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Im an Execurtor in MA How do i collect personal property belonging to the decesed when at the time he was cohabitating

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2009

Since nobody has answered your question, please allow me to provide some very general guidance. You first need to make sure that you have filed...

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When filing a petition to partition in MA, is it necessary to obtain an attourney or may you file the paperwork yourself?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2009

Anyone can file a lawsuit without the help of an attorney, including a Petition to Partition, but it is not necessarily a good idea. I would...

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I am planning to file a divorce since me and my husband decided to terminate our marriage,"no fault divorce" is the best way?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2009

If you and your husband are both interested in obtaining and divorce, you have the option in Massachusetts of filing for an uncontested...

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MA probate procedures

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 12, 2009

I am sorry for the loss of your mother. In general, and barring certain circumstances, I would imagine that the nursing home is able to make a...

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Is a landlord allowed to tell a tenant that he/she is not allowed to have overnight quests?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 12, 2009

There is nothing which would prevent your daughter from having visitors or even overnight guests. She is paying money to lease that property, and...

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I live in MA. Can I get out of my lease because I have mice? I have 2 kids!!!

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 10, 2009

You should speak with an attorney. If you are unable to afford an attorney, you might want to try contacting the Greater Boston Legal Services...

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INHERITED MY FATHERS PROPERTY, I WANT TO BE BOUGHT OUT FROM MY BROTHER CAN I PETITION THE COURT TO DO THE SAME

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 09, 2009

Attorney Garner is correct. You should first attempt to settle this matter with your brother. Assuming that you cannot come to some agreement,...

Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's Answers (3510)

Unfair Debt Collection

My mother was just given a summons to pay a credit card debt she is behind on. she only gets social secuity and is very ill

Husband passed away,tenant said and produced a lease which was very ?rent 1/2 market valueand for 5 yrs.signature very ??

Im an Execurtor in MA How do i collect personal property belonging to the decesed when at the time he was cohabitating

When filing a petition to partition in MA, is it necessary to obtain an attourney or may you file the paperwork yourself?

I am planning to file a divorce since me and my husband decided to terminate our marriage,"no fault divorce" is the best way?

MA probate procedures

Is a landlord allowed to tell a tenant that he/she is not allowed to have overnight quests?

I live in MA. Can I get out of my lease because I have mice? I have 2 kids!!!

INHERITED MY FATHERS PROPERTY, I WANT TO BE BOUGHT OUT FROM MY BROTHER CAN I PETITION THE COURT TO DO THE SAME