What will a court appointed attorney do for me?

There are wonderful, experienced and talented court-appointed attorneys, and there are not-so-great ones (again, same with high-priced attorneys,...

Legal ettiquiette

You do not pay a retainer unless you retain counsel, typically. Attorneys have an hourly rate, and many will meet once with you to give you...

The state has an independent right to pursue the back support in cases where state assistance was paid.

A parent can lose custody of a child if a mental illness prevents him/her from parenting the child in a safe manner. Mental illness does not in...

Should I go discuss details of events that occurred leading up to my Cruelty to Children charge w/ court ordered psychologist?

Your DFACS attorney should be coordinating this with your criminal attorney. In general, what you say in one case can be used in the other. Your...

DOT law has prohibited me from ever driving a truck again. Am I permantly disabled in massachusetts?

If you are asking from a Social Security Disability standpoint, the answer is: it depends. To be considered "disabled" under the Social...

What do i do when i think my caseworker is biase against my family?

I am assuming you have a court-appointed attorney? These are things you should speak with him/her about. The hurdles that CPS puts in place for...

Tenant

I don't practice in MA, but in general, yes, for month-to-month tenants, the LL can make any changes he wishes (that are lawful) as long as he...

I have known attorneys to vary their rates depending on the complexity of the issues, and frankly on how much (or how little) they want the case.

Only a judge can "strip you of your rights." Your ex can try to get sole custody, but that should prove to be difficult for her to do unless there...