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Can I file a civil suit for defamation? I went to a Car dealership, the manager, verbally called me naive, gullible, stupid,

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 31, 2013

There are a number of issues and possible claims here. Regarding defamation (with some oversimplification), there needs to be (a) a false...

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My income a factor in my husband's child support?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 31, 2013

I agree wholeheartedly with Attorney Mavrides, but would add two thoughts: First, you do not mention where the child at issue is living; if he...

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Change of custody

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 31, 2013

There are is a large number of issues here, and the procedural picture is a little bit blurry, further complicating matters. You absolutely need...

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How do I get a divorce pretrial conference moved to a later date?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

Any request to continue a pretrial conference must be filed as a written Motion and heard by the Court. The usual Motion procedures must be...

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I just learned that my real father has won a million dollars on a scratch ticket. and he has never paid me or my mother any

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

The answer will depend on several factors. If there was a prior Court judgment of any kind addressing support, and your 'real father' was...

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If starting escort agency, is it better hire business or criminal lawyer for help making it legally compliant?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Your best, albeit most expensive course, will be to retain separate attorneys for the business and criminal aspects of your new business and ensure...

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I married in massachusetts and do not know if it is a community property state for a property settlement?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I agree with Attorney Tremblay to a certain extent - Massachusetts is not a 'community property' state, but an 'equitable division'...

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My ex-fiance and I own a home together and have a 1 year old daughter. She broke up with me. Can she force me to leave my home?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

You need to speak to an attorney immediately, if for no other reason that your legal rights concerning the child depend on some very technical...

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My "spouse" and I are separating after 16 years together, we live in MA. How do companion animal custody battles play out here?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

This is a particularly unfortunate circumstance, your marital status will be key (as other counsel noted). If you are married, the Probate &...

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Should I go into court and ask for alimony in lieu of child support?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

There are a host of potential issues here. Your divorce judgment and the new alimony statute will govern your procedural options. You also should...

Stephen Daniel Karpf's Answers (598)

Can I file a civil suit for defamation? I went to a Car dealership, the manager, verbally called me naive, gullible, stupid,

My income a factor in my husband's child support?

Change of custody

How do I get a divorce pretrial conference moved to a later date?

I just learned that my real father has won a million dollars on a scratch ticket. and he has never paid me or my mother any

If starting escort agency, is it better hire business or criminal lawyer for help making it legally compliant?

I married in massachusetts and do not know if it is a community property state for a property settlement?

My ex-fiance and I own a home together and have a 1 year old daughter. She broke up with me. Can she force me to leave my home?

My "spouse" and I are separating after 16 years together, we live in MA. How do companion animal custody battles play out here?

Should I go into court and ask for alimony in lieu of child support?