Is use of a condom a valid legal defense in pregnancy cases?

No, there is legitimate defense to a pregnancy. If she is pregnant, and she proffers to the court an affidavit that indicates she had sexual...

The city papers, printed a false arrest add on me, I called one paper the were nice and are retracting the add, the second paper

If you were arrested by police and the Complaint was later dismissed, the paper did nothing wrong by reporting your arrest, as you were in fact...

Probate Court Contempt

As a former DOR/CSE Attorney, I have handled thousands of contempt matters involving the failure to pay child support. Generally speaking, if you...

Is it illegal for University Cops to search my belongings without consent?

Retain a lawyer immediately. (I just handled a case that was quite similar to yours, and my client also went to a public university here in...

MA Emancipation: Are there grounds to file emancipation from 22 yr old if possibility child is not passing or not enrolled FT?

You would have to file a Complaint to ask the Mother - through discovery - for the child's tax filings, and other documents verifying school...

I need a copy of our settlement agreement in a case. My attorney is MIA. Can i contact the opposing side attorney for a copy?

You could try, but Attorney would be violating Mass. Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 4.2, in so far as he/she would be having "ex parte"...

I have been married 20 + years, two kids. should i consult a lawyer before telling my wife i want a divorce?

I agree with the commentary provided by my colleagues. I would like to point out the obvious here, and that is that no one understands your wife,...

First, as a former law clerk for the City of Revere, I can tell you that Boston's response to your claim is consistent with other cities and towns...

I have a question regarding Mass. law & the date a modification of child support - if granted by the court - will take effect.

Pursuant to Massachusetts Law Chapter 119A, a modification of a child support order can be made retroactive back to the date of service of the...

Should I pay child support while waiting for DOR even if I was advised not to give her anything?

As a former DOR/Child Support Enforcement Attorney, I can tell you that this is a very complicated situation. Of course, you want what is best for...