Are you entitled to half of what you have in your saving and checking account when getting divorce?

In dividing property the courts are governed by M.G.L. c. 208 s. 34. This statute sets forth factors, mandatory and discretionary, that are...

Wife has no income and spouse filled for divorce. Can her lawyer refuse to ask the court for her ex to pay her attorney fee?

That is a question about strategy and I would suggest speaking with your attorney to determine whether it is appropriate to file a motion for...

Term of Alimony in Massachusetts (Full Months and Half Months in Computing Duration).

Yes. You can even have smaller fractions. I would suggest having a very specific date as to when alimony would end. That being said since you have...

Correcting a situation where 6 family siblings have 1/6 each stake in two homes in Watertown/Cambridge area.

I am sorry you are faced with this. It sounds messy and complicated. Looking at the facts you state there are potential real estate and estate...

How can you hold a spouse accountable for paying debt without divorce?

I am sorry you are faced with this. I would suggest speaking with a family law / divorce attorney as it sounds as if things are not going to get...

I am sorry you are faced with this. You have invested a considerable amount of time and energy trying to negotiate and resolve this dispute....

What kind of lawyer do I contact if the gas company overcharged me for 2 years and refuses to reimburse me?

I am sorry you are faced with this. I would suggest that you speak with a real estate attorney with experience in civil litigation. I wish you all...

Who gets the engagement ring after the wedding is called off but we live in different countries?

I am sorry you are going through this. It depends on the nature of the gift - was it given in contemplation of marriage or are there other facts...

I am in the middle of divorce and custody battle and my lawyer is quitting on me !! What should I do and do I have any options ?

I am sorry you are faced with this. I would suggest trying to repair your relationship with your attorney or seek alternate counsel. I wish you all...

I am looking to update my Will and would like to specifically disinherit my adult son. How do I go about doing so?

I would suggest that you meet with an estate planning attorney and draft a will which specifically states that you intend receive any portion of...