Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

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I was terminated by my employer. The company home office is in CT and I worked in MA.

Erik's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Without knowing what you really mean by "worked in MA," it's not clear whether you are subject to MA law. But in any case, as a practical matter...

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Am I required to get a life insurance policy during my divorce making my physically abusive spouse the beneficiary?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

There are no generic life insurance requirements, and there are many people who do not carry life insurance. That should not be a problem.

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I am being hit with "non criminal intent to lien notices" from my town. What happens if I don't pay?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Towns have special lien powers and there is basically zero chance you can escape those bills. The wise move is to contact them (ideally through an...

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Is a regular savings account that one parent has in trust for a child protected in the case of a divorce in the state of

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

The problem is that "regular savings account" and "in trust" are usually different things. So I have a feeling you have misstated the question,...

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I own land left to me in a will, not with my name as the beneficiary on the deed.

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

It depends on what the will says and where the land was--i.e. if it is in Massachusetts or not. You should call an attorney. There is no set fee.

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I rent a room in my home in mass. The agreement was verbal. Tenant is late rent one month going on two. How do I evict?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

You can evict for nonpayment of rent, though you will be subject to any applicable counterclaims. You should use an attorney, though: eviction is...

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Is it common to request additional relief in excess of attorney's fees on a motion for attorney's fees?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

It sounds like this is not merely a motion for attorney's fees, but is actually a motion for something relating to a contempt hearing. Without...

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Can I ask the court to dismiss a motion? how do I do this? by motion?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

You can oppose the motion (argue against it) or ask that it be stricken (which requires some sort of rule violation.) Both of those are a bit...

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If a real estate agent gets terminated, does broker have to pay the agent their full commissions on pending closings/transaction

Erik's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

I just finished with a real estate agency split matter. You are right that they are usually resolved through settlement. As usual in these...

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My identity was stolen by my previous employer can I sue that business

Erik's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

Yes, you have a civil claim and also a criminal claim. call the police and an employment attorney ASAP.

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