Hi I know of no "recapturing" of family heirloom law in Massachusetts. An engagement ring is part of the personal property divided at the time...

How long does it take to get the summons when you file for divorce?

Hi The procedure is to request a summons with payment of $5.00 from the court. The court does not automatically send it. If your attorney has...

For our divorce, we had a trial, my soon ex husband did not put on his financials he had both pension and annuity.

Hi You need an attorney to do this. Good luck. Steve Coren

My daughter got a RO against ex boyfriend for harassment? what if she doesn't show for her hearing?

Hi She absolutely needs to appear at the hearing or she risks dismissal of the restraining order. This is not good because if there is ever...

Hi There is a law that allows you to ask the court to order your husband to pay your attorney a retainer in order to prosecute the divorce. I...

Hi You need to hire an experinced probate attorney as soon as possible to take legal action against the executor and to remove her as soon as...

Can I require the opposing counsel to disclose the proposal of judgment prior to sending it to probate / divorce court ?

Hi All pleadings (documents required to be filed with the court) must be copied to the other party. You have a right to receive it. If you do...

Is there a way to get divorced without counting on my ex to do anything? My ex and I have lived apart for nearly six years.

You might consider amending your complaint to a 1B divorce (no agreement) and serving him by publication. Once that is done, if he doesn't show up,...

Hi If your husband discussed/discxlosed any marital or financial information with an attorney, that attorney would have a conflict and would not...

Slip and fall at daycare- son has concussion and i have nerve damage to me knee. Liability claim how much can i ask for?

Hi In order to have a claim, the accident had to have been caused by fault on the part of the day care center such as recently waxed floor with...