If there was no court order ever and i paid in cash, and now im unemployed -will i be hit with past child support in MA?

Unfortunately, this is why paying anyone in cash can be a bad idea -- how do you prove the fact if someone says you never made a payment? Open a...

My Divorce Agreement also states that we must exchange tax returns every year

Attorney Lewis is correct. However, you should know that getting an actual photocopy of a tax return from the IRS takes much longer than getting a...

What is the legal definition of "Referred"? We are being sued in Mass Superior Court by our former law firm for nonpayment.

Simply put -- the judge will not hear the case because you entered into a contract in which you voluntarily agreed to have any fee dispute...

You commented in response to Attorney Fromm's answer that the house is held in an irrevocable trust. The Trust, not you, owns the property. The...

How long will I spend in the Probate Court on our first court appearance

I agree with Attorney Lewis -- the hearing itself may be rather short, but there is usually a wait. Sometimes, depending on how many cases are on...

Do I need a Lawyer to file a claim against an Estate?

Claims against estates are not easy, and if you want to protect your rights, you will need to file suit within one year of your brother's death....

I need help finding a place to live and a job so I can get divorced

Contact a local social service agency to discuss your employment and housing options. If you don't know of one, the clerk at Town Hall can give you...

Do I need to hire a lawyer for my divorce contempt who is in the same county as the court

It's best to hire a lawyer who regularly practices in that court, because the lawyer will be familiar with the quirks of the judges and therefore...

If you have a photocopy of the will, the Probate Court will usually accept it as long as all the heirs assent to the Petition for Probate and you...

I have a trust attorney that I feel has caused harm what is my recourse?

It sounds like the trustee isn't going to listen to you at this point. You're going to need to hire a lawyer who practices trust law in the state...