Questions answered by Erik Hammarlund

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Torts and Fraud.

Erik's answer | Answered on September 11, 2011

That's far too complex of an issue for Avvo. If you want to know what your options are, you'll need to talk to an attorney ASAP.

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What age can a child decide who he/she wants to live with?

Erik's answer | Answered on September 11, 2011

The older that the child gets, the more that the court will consider their wishes when evaluating custody. Age 12 should have some consideration...

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I believe that my ex-husband has kept inheritance money from his parents intended for our children's education.

Erik's answer | Answered on September 11, 2011

It's really not possible to tell from this question. You should contact an estate attorney and give them all of the details, and they can help you...

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Can your employer require you to work out of your professional scope of practice?

Erik's answer | Answered on September 09, 2011

You need to speak to an employment attorney. Part of the reason is that you may be under contract/unionized, which would make things much more...

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I was a victim of identity theft in June of this year where money was taken from my bank account and checks were duplicated.

Erik's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

Yes, you probably have legal recourse. The bank may be in violation of regulations; it sounds like they are. You should contact an attorney to...

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Car towed from residential parking garage with valid, current sticker displayed, and all monthly parking fees paid. Can I sue?

Erik's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

A civil suit would generally require some assertion of damages. How were you damaged?

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After 2 attempts to get my security deposit back, I think the next step is small claims but am I risking messing it up if

Erik's answer | Answered on September 08, 2011

You don't need to do it yourself. Basically all violations of the security deposit law fall under MGL 186 s15B. That statute provides for...

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If I have been renting for 3 1/2 years, and the building has no occupancy permit, can I get some of my rent money back?

Erik's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

I agree with Chris, but I would say that you definitely want to contact an attorney for help here.

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How do i find out if the home I bought 12 yrs ago that was advertised as a 2 family is legally a 2 family that i can rent?

Erik's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

You need to talk to an attorney ASAP. This is too complex to answer on avvo.

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Is it too late to get a real estate attachment?

Erik's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

You can still seek an attachment. If you try to get one without the other party's attendance (referred to as an "ex parte" attachment) you may...

Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

Torts and Fraud.

What age can a child decide who he/she wants to live with?

I believe that my ex-husband has kept inheritance money from his parents intended for our children's education.

Can your employer require you to work out of your professional scope of practice?

I was a victim of identity theft in June of this year where money was taken from my bank account and checks were duplicated.

Car towed from residential parking garage with valid, current sticker displayed, and all monthly parking fees paid. Can I sue?

After 2 attempts to get my security deposit back, I think the next step is small claims but am I risking messing it up if

If I have been renting for 3 1/2 years, and the building has no occupancy permit, can I get some of my rent money back?

How do i find out if the home I bought 12 yrs ago that was advertised as a 2 family is legally a 2 family that i can rent?

Is it too late to get a real estate attachment?