I am the mother of a 7 year old little girl. I want to modify a previous court order.

Support and visitation are two separate issues. If your child support order is four years old, a modification may be in order, particularly since...

Should I file for bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is certainly an option. Whether you can keep your car depends on how much equity you have in it, but since you do not own a home, you...

It sounds as though Lowe's is responsible to hire a contractor to complete the work ordered. You should consult with an attorney.

Can a 15-1/2 year old, under Massachusetts law, refuse to comply with terms of the Family Court's visitation order?

Very difficult situation for all involved. It sounds as though the visitation time was substantially reduced already, to accommodate your son's...

Under a month-to-month lease, the lessee is required to give 30 days written notice. Is rent prorated if they leave mid-month?

If rent is due on the first of the month, it is due for the entire month on that date. While the tenant may leave on the 15th, provided tenant has...

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What is done when a visitation/custody order is violated and then the contempt order is then ignored as well?

This is a difficult situation and I am sorry you are going through this. The fact that the police were called when mother attempted to pick the...

I live in Mass. Just granted "reasonable visitation". No one will give me a clear definition of what this means!

Without knowing more about your specific situation, it is difficult to say what "reasonable visitation" might mean. Factors that are relevant...

Can a person get a restraining order pertaining to a residence or part of a residence?

The answer depends on the purpose for which the RO is sought. ROs are granted to protect a person, although in some circumstances, ordering...

Can my ex wife sue me for past due child support after 13 years, we have a written statement from her to agree for lower payment

The out of court agreement signed by the parties is some evidence of a change agreed to by the parties, however, depending on the specific...

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As far as the lender is concerned, you are both responsible for the loan, however, the probate & family court can apportion that liability between...