Can a landlord keep holdong deposit/first months rent if I change my mind before he tells me I am approved?

Until you enter into a lease agreement you should be entitled to the full refund of any deposits. The landlord cannot have it both ways: keep the...

He is hiding money. Do I confront him with evidence?

There is a procedure during most legal actions called "Discovery". It is when the parties ask for documents and may pose written questions to the...

How should I proceed as executor of an estate If I am being sued three years later?

Assuming the estate has not closed and the statute of limitations has not expired, the opposing party has to file a claim against the estate....

Support order in MA

I agree with Attorney Samuels. The key here is to distinguish your application for relief from child support, but instead specify that it is a...

If my ex and I don't show up for a chlid support review in MA, does the current order remain in effect?

I agree with Attorney Caron, but with one caveat: if the DOR brought the support action, then they will appear to represent the interest of the...

Divorce,

I agree with Attorney Mavrides. Filing for divorce in MA will boil down to meeting residency requirements and supplying proof of marriage in the...

You must serve him in a manner that is permitted and required in the state where he is being served. Each state has its own requirements. Some...

Can the court schedule two different complaints for modification the same day?

It is possible to schedule both hearings for one day. You must ask the scheduling clerk when you file the Complaint to schedule it for the return...

My lease expired, and i moved everything out of my apartment. My roommate refuese to leave

You could have a problem. If your lease expired make sure you return your set of keys to the landlord in surrender of the property. Inform the...

I was divorced in FL. My daughter and I moved to MA . I am having issues with ex and am concerned about college in a year.

If you (and the child) have resided in MA the required amount of time (6 months) to establish residency in MA you can bring an action in MA. You...