My neighbor placed a fence on our property and says in order for him to take it down I have to sign a notice of intent.

I would not sign anything before having an attorney review it. If someone encroaches on your property, your ownership rights could be effected. ...

Can I file tax as Married Filing Jointly even if I lived apart?

Yes, you can file a joint income tax return. As long as you are both still married, and as long as you report both your income and her income. ...

Even if your friend works at a Christian institution, this question is inappropriate and could either fall under the category of: (1) sexual...

Can i get fired from a job for asking a customer if he or she is a sex offender?

There are a few factors here which should lead all attorneys to say: It depends. Some of those factors include: 1) Are you a union employee? 2)...

I have drug charges that are over 13 years old that i sealed. Can the Board of Nursing see my sealed charges on my CORI?

Please be aware that in Massachusetts, many state agencies and licensing authorities have access to your CARI, instead of your CORI. A CARI (Court...

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Is a personal injury settlement/award from an asbestos related injury taxable?

No - compensation in a personal injury case is not taxable income. Best of luck in your case!

Probation question, fine.

Lauren's answer is correct. Only a judge can order you to pay fines or restitution. Probation officers cannot levy fines against you. If you...

Four days after I sent my withholding rent letter to my landlord,I received an eviction letter.What is my best course of action?

You should contact a landlord-tenant attorney as soon as possible. This situation sounds like it will end up in court, and it's better if you...

If the getaway driver identified you as being there, than that is all the DA needs to bring charges. Many DA's rely on the police reports that are...

Under Massachusetts law (and most other common law states), Tenants in Common do not have survivorship rights - this means when one of you passes,...