Release and Settlement Agreement Qestion

Based on your above account, the attorney has not acted properly. It is the attorney's job to advise the client and not enter into settlements on...

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I am getting married. This is a 2nd marriage for me and my fiance. We both have children from our prior marriages.

You need both an estate planning attorney to make sure that most of your property goes to your children if you were to pass away during the...

In Massachussetts, what is the age a child can represent themselves

My colleagues are absolutely correct that an 11 year old child cannot represent themselves. Many adults are not capable of representing...

How long does it usually take to receive a decision that went to Trial in Cambridge Family and Probate Court?

Usually a couple of months. If the trial took a couple of days, then there could even be a more significant delay. Unfortunately, the courts...

How can my uncle receive custody/guardianship of me until I'm 18 ?

If your mother gave you permission for your move to Massachusetts, she is more than likely to agree with the guardianship action. One fact that is...

Can the court prohibit me and my Dtr from moving 3000 miles away from her father if I married a man whose job can't relocate?

In order to make such a move, you will need either consent from the father or an order/judgment from the court allowing you to move. Such an...

My child is 18. My divorce decree states if he does not enroll in full time college, I can modify the child support order.

It is never a good idea to stop paying support before seeking a modification or termination of child support. Until a new order is place, the old...

What exactly is the 'discovery period' ? And what should be the content of the letter I need to send to the collection agency?

The discovery period is the period during litigation when the parties can determine how strong or weak their cases are. Some examples of discovery...

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Do I need a lawyer if I received a temporay order from my husband.

You should definitely retain an attorney to represent you at the temporary orders meeting. As my colleagues mentioned, often times these orders...

Deposition

My colleague is correct. There are rules and procedures that need to be followed with respect to your questions about providing notice of a...