Restraining Order Violation?

Is it a violation of the restraining order to lie to the mother about the child's health when you are limited to speaking to the mother only about...

In the first place, a decision in a "foreign" jurisdiction (outside of MA) is not binding on the MA courts. If this is in fact an MA case, and is...

Wife using 209a to block my discovery in probate court, and judge is allowing her to do so?

In the first place, "forum shopping" is illegal and generally very difficult to actually do because the courts do not allow concurrent actions for...

Hello, I got caught stealing from walmart and they sent me a civil demand letter

Shoplifting is a crime--a larceny, to be precise. A civil demand letter means Walmart chose to seek restitution rather than have you arrested. ...

Does a judge have a responsibility in MA to report a crime to an authority or take action if it happens in their court?

Respectfully, your anger is misdirected. A judge does not litigate the case. If a statement is made by a party on the stand, the...

Can my wife's lawyer be heard on motions without my wife present in court at the actual hearing?

The short answer is : YES. A counselor can appear, in many instances including most motions, without the party being present. A motion is the...

Will questionable things in the past cause me to not be granted custody of my daughter?

Firstly, you should have a better understanding of what types of custody a court is going to render and what they mean. Many people ask about...

Is ex negligent / danger to our 6 & 8 yr old? Or am I overreacting?? Do I report to police (he is a cop), DCF, file contempt???

It is difficult to fully assess the whole picture, all the history and surrounding facts, which a court would have access to when making a decision...

If someone is clean from drugs would they be nodding out?

Other than the fact that cocaine is a stimulant and does not have the type of affect depressant drugs induce (e.g. "nodding out"), there may be any...

Once I have filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts, how long before I can begin discovery and issue subpoenas?

Any times after the issues are joined (Complaint has been Answered) you may begin making discovery demands; but I don't think pro se litigants have...