No. An employer may never withhold a paycheck without a court order or in some very limited other circumstances.

Does being sued by a credit card company reflect on your Criminal background report?

If you were sued CIVILLY (a disagreement, but not charged with a crime) then it would not show up on your CRIMINAL record. It would still be a...

Where and how do I file a perjury lawsuit in the state of MA? Any general tips on how to strengthen the filing and argument?

You are incorrect. The reason why "such cases are not common and not being won" has little to do with "generalized complacency and legal malaise"....

Hired a contractor to do a renovation in my home and now being sued for more money?

If it's your home, and if the work exceeded $1000, a written contract is a legal requirement under MGL 142A. It also sounds like the contractor...

How do I collect the $83,000 that is still owing from my divorce settlement of 2012 and unpaid by my ex?

You really should get a lawyer. You may still be able to collect on the judgment depending on the age, but you are right at the 6-year limitations...

Can I sue my grandfather's estate?

I'm sorry to hear that. Yes, you may be able to sue him, or to press criminal charges against him. You should contact a local attorney.

Buying the house we rent, when do we stop paying rent. We have a closing date of October 4 2018

I really, REALLY, hope you have an attorney. If not, get one immediately: real estate is complex and very expensive, and you should never rely on...

A 19 year old boy has been secretly picking up my 16 year old daughter and smoking weed with her. is this legal in MA?

Absolutely not. This is a criminal act and the boy involved could be arrested.

What are my rights? What should I do in this situation?

Get a lawyer immediately. You will probably need to sue the dealership (where he worked) among other things.

Eviction. Things left behind were thrown away and not put in a storage unit. Is this legal?

It depends. If you were evicted, your belongings must be stored. If you left and took your belongings, and left some behind, those may or may...