I'm recategorizing your question as one about criminal defense because the question you're asking is whether your friend would be committing a...

Hi all.. Question I have is in regards to hiring a former traffic court "judge" to represent me for a ticket/violation..I figure

Retired judges who have returned to private practice and lawyers who have been in practice for decades tend to charge very high fees by comparison...

Does a mother in probate court have a right to a lawyer to represent her in termination of her parental rights?

If the issue of the termination of your parental rights is actually in front of the Court (and not just something your ex is asking for in...

How long do i have to answer a 1B divorce complaint in Mass

As a side note, you should include any counterclaim you may want to forward with your answer. You may also want to consult with a few family law...

My childrens' father is bringing me to court, he wants his child support payments lowered. what do I need to do to be prepared?

The furthest back that the court can go when modifying a child support order is to the date the complaint was served--no further. The problem you...

Will the state persue charges for a domestic with only a verbal statement made to police

Whether a prosecutor can pursue charges and whether they can ultimately prove their case after trial (if things go that far) are two different...

What is taken into consideration when figuring child support?

Please note that your question has been marked as pertaining to Massachusetts law. The law that will apply to child support for your daughter is...

Does the abusive behaviors due to medical conditions like medicine errors or Bipolar patients, still considered Domestic Violen?

I would highly recommend that you take advantage of the free consultations many attorneys offer to discuss your case in full. The reason I say...

What do I do if biological mom won't respond to my messages (i am the supervisor on the visits) ?

Atty. Page has made a lot of excellent points, the most important of which is that you are not a party to the action. While non-professional...

Can I use the medical documents of my abusive husband in the court against him or it is considered private ?

As an additional note, whether or not the medical records are actually going to be relevant/persuasive to the judge is a question that needs to be...