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May one initiate and action to annul marriage in Massachusetts while there remains a valid decree granting divorce in Georgia?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
The law does not permit concurrent filing in two different courts for the same relief (divorce or dissolution of marriage).
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Is it illegal for a 17 year old girl to "date" or "talk to" a 21 year old male in the state of Massachusetts?(no sexual contact)
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Answered on January 09, 2014
No. Though age of consent is 18, plutonic relationships are not banned.
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Can a parent who makes much more than the other demand high child support
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Answered on January 09, 2014
Child support is based on the combined income of both parents. You should speak with an attorney to review the obligations under the new...
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Will my ex have a case against me because he left belongings behind? When can I consider his belongings "abandoned"?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
Atty Callahan is entirely correct: Get it in writing with proof of notice. Reasonable notice is all that is required: timely and to the last know...
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What are the laws on "minimal care" required by parents? What does dcf require?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
"Minimal care" is competent care. You must be able, and capable of providing for the health, education and temporal needs of your child. That...
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Can I sue my landlord for damages and housing expenses to move.
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Answered on January 09, 2014
Send Notice to LL in writing (by certified mail); file a complaint with the Inspectional Services (https://www.cityofboston.gov/contact/?id=98)....
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I Lost my job and I stay late with my rent 6 months ,on these time, I get all theses : I receive a 14 notice to quit, a summons,
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Answered on January 08, 2014
At the time that you paid off all your rents and fees, did you get proof of payment? Do you have receipts? Did you go back to court to dismiss the...
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What if your in the middle of a case and need to switch representation ASAP but have no money for retainer for 9-days? RE: DCF
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Try to reschedule the hearing. A week shouldn't make that much difference in the scheme of things. If the court will not allow the delay, speak...
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Separated 17 years from my ex husband now he is filling for divorce he told me his lawyer needed to know what is my income
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Both parties to a divorce must fully disclose their finances in a sworn statement of net worth to the court. If you have received a summons and...
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My dad put in will he wants me to pay his wife 250$ a week after he passes.
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Your father could not give away what was not his. He can ask that his widow receive $X from his ESTATE for life, and if the estate can afford...
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