Questions answered by Thomas J Callahan

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Feel that I am being singled out by my town to help a new neighbor in a land dispute.

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

Welcome to the web of intrigue that can be small town government in Massachusetts. What exactly is being done? Harassment will be very difficult to...

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How can my daughter file for a 209A restraining order for protection from her husband? This is a domestic viol ence situation H

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

I agree with my colleague. She either calls the police or goes down to Taunton District Court or the Bristol County probate & Family Court (both in...

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HHow can my daughter hire legal representation for a divorce if she has no money? Is there a payment plan she could arrange? It

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

The reality for most attorneys is that we operate on payment plans - billing as we go, and for those who take on less well-off clients, we take...

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In Massachusetts am i financially responsible for cleaning all my belongings due to bed bug treatment?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

You may be on firm legal grounds to withhold rent for this breach of the warranty of habitability. However, doing so could result in bad feelings...

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Debt?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

I agree with my colleague. If a court hearing has been scheduled, make sure you attend. If you do not own anything like real estate or a car to...

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Can I sue for personal injury?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

See an attorney before you send them anything or communicate with them further. Specifically seek out an attorney who handles products liability...

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Is it legal for a 21 year old woman to date, marry, or get engaged to a 16 year old boy?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

It is not illegal to date, and the age of consent is 16 in WV, 17 in IL. However, being that he is a minor, his family may oppose this and take...

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Could I date a 40 year old man even if I'm only 17 years old if we don't have intercourse?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

You will get your teacher in a huge amount of trouble. Do NOT do this.

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What is the best way to deal with the executor of an estate when it is a business and he is selling property not belonging to d?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

Sounds as if you will need to make a claim against, or sue, the estate to recover your items or their value, assuming you can prove the items were...

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Will the divorce be finalized in our absence and/ or will a bench warrant be issued for either of us? What outcome is expected?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 25, 2018

Just schedule a new date when you both will be here.

Thomas J Callahan's Answers (19914)

Feel that I am being singled out by my town to help a new neighbor in a land dispute.

How can my daughter file for a 209A restraining order for protection from her husband? This is a domestic viol ence situation H

HHow can my daughter hire legal representation for a divorce if she has no money? Is there a payment plan she could arrange? It

In Massachusetts am i financially responsible for cleaning all my belongings due to bed bug treatment?

Debt?

Can I sue for personal injury?

Is it legal for a 21 year old woman to date, marry, or get engaged to a 16 year old boy?

Could I date a 40 year old man even if I'm only 17 years old if we don't have intercourse?

What is the best way to deal with the executor of an estate when it is a business and he is selling property not belonging to d?

Will the divorce be finalized in our absence and/ or will a bench warrant be issued for either of us? What outcome is expected?