Divorce proceedings were done in Florida, MA has jurisdiction for UCCJEA. Does FL have any jurisdiction after relinquishing ?

I respectfully disagree with other counsel, assuming that Florida enacted the UCCJEA. As other counsel noted, Massachusetts enacted the UCCJA,...

Can i purchase a used car without drivers license

Yes. But if you have established residency here in Massachusetts, you are required to apply for a Massachusetts driver's license. You are only...

Just started to make payments on a horse does a horse need a negative coggins to be sold to me?

Attorney Imanen is correct, but left out that (a) a foal need not have proof of such a test if the dam is suitably tested and (b) the Massachusetts...

You need to speak to an immigration lawyer to determine if this would somehow violate the conditions of your H1B visa. Under normal circumstances,...

Generally, is the bifurcation of a matter of divorce something to which both parties thereto must consent?

Nope. The Court can order bifurcation of any issue on its own ('sua sponte') over both parties' objections or as the result of a contested motion....

I learned that DCF supported an allegation of neglect against me a while ago but I was never notified.

If there is a basis for the lack of notice, you would need to go through a two-step process - first, to request through the internal grievance...

Can i get back child support?

If there was a prior Court order which was not paid, then you and/or your mother have the right to collect the arrears. If there was no order,...

Is a signed affidavit considered be a swore statement? if so is there a statue of limitations to file perjury as i have prove..

A signed affidavit is, by definition, a sworn statement. A criminal prosecution for perjury is extremely difficult; if you really want to proceed,...

Question about division of marital assets. he refinanced after i moved out. now we are splitting assets in divorce.

Your answer will depend entirely on whether the divorce has gone to judgment. If so, then you are probably stuck with the property division in the...

Question about kinship foster care?

A kinship placement where DCF has custody is basically the same as any foster care placement; it's just that family receives priority in terms of...