Is it possible for the court (judge) to prevent someone from representing themselves "pro se"? If so, what criteria are needed?

I agree wholeheartedly with Attorney Lukowiak. These orders, typically called "NO FILE ORDERS" are kept track of in the registry, so if one is in...

Does the father of my disabled daughter bear any financial responsibility to her even if she is an adult?

In addition to the question about when your daughter became disabled, there is also a question of which state initial orders were entered. There...

Summons in mail?

Most if not all of the probate courts in Massachusetts have a lawyer for the day program. If you can't afford to sit down with a lawyer to figure...

What are downsize to dong a prenup without legal representatio for both parties. i am lawyer; she is not. 2d Marraige both.

I'm an MA, not CT attorney. That being said, a minimum of $10K each for a prenup sounds really outrageous. My office (and many other attorneys in...

In addition, please make sure not to sext or send nudes. Those typically go over data or wifi, e.g. the internet, which is regulated by federal...

How do attorneys get listed on your site?

In addition to Attorney Asbill's excellent answer, I just wanted to add: - Avvo is not "our" site. Avvo is much like many other social media...

Let's be absolutely clear about just one thing: rape is not defined by being violent. rape is not defined by being forceful. Rape is defined by...

My husband is threatening to leave me abandoned in the home.

There is no law requiring your husband to remain in the home with you. Whether or not he can financially abandon you is a different question. ...

Do I need a lawyer to stop child support payments?

In addition to the answers already provided, I would ask you whether your child support is collected through DOR. If that is the case, you may be...

Can I move out of state with my kids without the permission of the father or court?

In Massachusetts, if a child has two legal parents then a parent must seek the other parent's permission or a court order if they want to...