A homemaker friend wants to get divorced but can't afford a lawyer. Would it be possible to get a pro-bono attorney?

Many family law litigators offer free consultations. I'd suggest she reach out to a couple and take advantage of those consultations to get an...

Child support? Custody? How do I win this? Help

You've gotten some solid answers. On the financial side, the child support guidelines will form the basis of what a judge awards. They are based...

What does section somone in massachusetts mean?

Attorney Mason is completely right. I'm only chiming in because all US states have some sort of comparable law- so your friend is wrong that only...

I am in the middle of divorce and custody battle and my lawyer is quitting on me !! What should I do and do I have any options ?

There are some instances where your attorney will need permission from the court to withdraw. Theoretically, a court might block the withdrawal if...

Can I convert my children's religion if I share custody with their father?

There are two types of custody: physical & legal. If you share *legal* custody, you and your children's father are supposed to make important...

Is it possible for the content of text messages & iMessages to be pulled on a company provided cell phone?

Yes, they can get the messages one way or another provided the carrier still has access to the content of your texts. The only question really is...

I am looking to update my Will and would like to specifically disinherit my adult son. How do I go about doing so?

The straightforward answer is to sit down with an estate planning attorney and draft a will (together with an estate plan) to ensure that your...

I asked my husband of 27 years to leave due to breakdown of marriage and emotional abuse,im disabled,he took the car.

You should hire a lawyer. The lawyer won't accept a percentage of what you receive in a divorce settlement because they aren't allowed to under...

Does you neighbor know this? I'd start by having a polite but firm conversation about how his actions are negatively affecting your lawn. If you...

Must I answer/comply relative to a subpoena issued from another state but served at my residence?

It sounds like you have already submitted to the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts court, in which case, the MA court may not view domestication...