Congratulations on the pregnancy. Parenthood can be one of the best things in life. If by "CPS" you mean Child Protective Services, unless...

How can I get my ex-husband's lawyer to give me a copy of our divorce agreement?

It’s a shame the lawyer’s behaving that way. Seems lawyers should strive instead to act honorably. Doesn’t always happen. Don’t rely upon...

Yes. Defendants and Respondents sometimes try to evade service of demand letters and civil complaints. They see it as a potentially effective...

Is my neighbors contractor liable for disconnecting my sewer line on their property?

Yes, they may be. If a neighbor performs work on their property and causes damages to your property as a result, you may have a viable claim. ...

Civil suit has multiple counts including 93A and violation of Voidable Transfer Act, is this action eligible for a jury trial?

You have to have a jury unless the other side waives that right, but if there is a jury, there are 3 options for the 93A count (and the judge will...

Is it kidnapping if a father takes his own child without the moms permission?

It depends on who has legal and physical custody, and when. Likely yes if it’s done at a time when a court has said the mother has legal and...

Security Deposit Issue

Powerful laws protect tenant rights, including ones relating to security deposits. Massachusetts government websites summarize these. You may...

Can my employer not pay me as promised?

On these facts, no. If they agreed to $250, they should be bound to it. Also, the independent contractor 3-part test is hard to meet. If they’ve...

His rights are powerful. He should commence a paternity action to establish his rights and then seek parenting time with his child. A court can...

Can a place of work suspend without pay due to investigation ?

Assuming you’re an at will employee and have no employment contract or collective bargaining agreement saying otherwise, yes, they can do it. If,...