Would I get attorney fees paid and temporary orders if I file for divorce?

Maybe. Certainly the court usually looks at disparity in income and assets in weighing whether to award attorney's fees. However, the award is...

When you have Title Insurance on a property does it mean that the Title is clear and I

The insurance company that issues the policy first examines the documents uncovered in the search at the Registry of Deeds. The company will not...

My daughter will be 17 years old soon and wants to move in with her boyfriend. Is this legal?

A minor cannot live independently without parental consent until she turns 18. However, here's your problem -- sometimes the law can be a...

Hire a real estate attorney. The attorney will order a title examination and then review the documents with you. If there are problems with the...

Do same sex marriages in Massachusetts offer the same benefits as heterosexual couples?

It's not Massachusetts you need to be concerned with -- it's the federal government. First, your partner is here illegally. Second, although you...

Can i sue the hotel where i am placed from a family shelter?

Call South Coast Counties Legal Services in Fall River at (508) 676-6265. This organization provides free legal services for the indigent. You can...

How do you contest a medical guardianship that is about to expire and is no longer needed but medical doctor believes it should

It depends -- has the petitioner submitted the doctor's affidavit in support of a permanent guardianship? If the original petition was simply one...

Can I say no to no fault and refuse to get divorce under this law ? we are not in agreement

If one party wants the divorce, there will be a divorce. A marriage is irretrievably broken if one side wants out. The only issues will be the...

I have filed an affidavit to protest my sister as executrix of my father's estate, received paper work, what is mark up?

"Marked up" simply means "scheduled." You will need to be prepared with clear, concise arguments why your sister is unfit for the appointment,...

Power of attorney question

Aside from the other answers, what I don't get is why, if you are the attorney-in-fact, you are allowing your siblings to direct your actions....