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Is it possible for a parent to voluntarily terminate his/her parental rights in Massachusetts?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

It's difficult. If it were to happen, it would quite probably require some sort of finding regarding the mother's fitness as a parent, and/or the...

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Hi there, If I have been employed for 4 years without a contract, can my employer then put in place a contract

Erik's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

Generally, yes: they can ask you to sign a contract as a condition of continued employment. however, we don't know what the contract says: this...

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How can I find a place to rent with an eviction?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 19, 2013

If you can raise enough money for first last and security then you can probably find someone to rent to you short term (i.e. on a monthly basis). ...

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Is an employer required to notify salaried employee ( manager ) when benefits are changing. ie decreased in vacation accrual?.

Erik's answer | Answered on October 19, 2013

Depending on the facts, you may have a claim for pay/benefits prior to your receiving notice of the reduction.

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Is my non compete agreement still valid if former employer has been acquired?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 17, 2013

It depends on the specifics, and the answer could be either yes or no. There's no way to answer this generally--not to mention that many...

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Bad paperwork. My mother hired an attorney, years ago, to write a will, poa, hcp and trust. All were updated several times

Erik's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

As noted: if possible, start by fixing the documentation. If it's not possible and if the attorney's errors were the cause of damages, then you...

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I HAVE A SECURITIZED MORTGAGE, UNDER GMACM MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006 -J1, NOW COMES HE QUESTION

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

What are you asking?

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Is it true in. the state of mass if your found guilty of prostitution you have to register as a sex offender?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

You might want to read this: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/crime-prev-personal-sfty/sex-offenders/mass-general-laws-section-178-sex-offender.html in...

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What happens if the tenant does not comply with the written 30 day notice sent by certified mail to vacate the property?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Hire a lawyer ASAP. You will want to use an attorney to help you evict. Moreover, a substantial number of landlords make errors in their notices,...

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What is the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure?

Erik's answer | Answered on October 11, 2013

It really depends on the terms of a modification. It also depends on whether or not the house is "upside down," which means that you owe more on...

Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

Is it possible for a parent to voluntarily terminate his/her parental rights in Massachusetts?

Hi there, If I have been employed for 4 years without a contract, can my employer then put in place a contract

How can I find a place to rent with an eviction?

Is an employer required to notify salaried employee ( manager ) when benefits are changing. ie decreased in vacation accrual?.

Is my non compete agreement still valid if former employer has been acquired?

Bad paperwork. My mother hired an attorney, years ago, to write a will, poa, hcp and trust. All were updated several times

I HAVE A SECURITIZED MORTGAGE, UNDER GMACM MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006 -J1, NOW COMES HE QUESTION

Is it true in. the state of mass if your found guilty of prostitution you have to register as a sex offender?

What happens if the tenant does not comply with the written 30 day notice sent by certified mail to vacate the property?

What is the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure?