There is a pro bono (no cost) program in many Massachusetts counties called the ARC program (Attorneys Representing Children) that might be able to...

Can I take a contractor to court without a contract?

Yes, if you paid him and he didn't do the job, you have an equitable claim, including a claim in "quantum meruit." Moreover, most contracts need...

Absent a clear and unequivocal court order prohibiting the ex from giving the 13 year old a Swiss Army knife, it cannot reasonably be characterized...

Yes, you can move the court to appoint an expert under Mass. Guide to Evid. Rule 706. It would be through the ordinary Superior Court Rule 9A...

The civil rules in Massachusetts generally require the production of responsive documents that are in your possession, custody or control, and...

Can I sue the at fault party in a car accident?

Yes you can. Their lack of insurance doesn't insulate them against a lawsuit. However, the absence of insurance might affect your ability to...

The court would need to get involved. A modification action would need to be filed and temporary orders could be sought to permit the move before...

Yes it can. You will need to pursue a variance from the town zoning code to build a nonconforming structure. In some towns, that's done in...

The appellate courts in Massachusetts have ruled that children's preferences can be considered by a family court judge. Here, you could file a...

I threw out my former roommate's stuff, can she take legal action?

Landlords have certain duties in some instances to store abandoned property, but I do not believe that should apply to a roommate. Your effort to...