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My wife of 10 years (14 years together) has suddenly fallen in love with someone else and is abruptly leaving. She provides 70% income. No children, house is rented, share a car loan.
What documents does the attorney need to provide to the court before motion can be filed?
I transferred money to my account
I wanted to talk the mod about the morning meeting, he yells in front other employees embarrassing me, Say ask your manager he was at morning meeting, I said would like to speak with you privately, he just kept on saying talk to your manager getting louder and louder. I finally told him to f- off.... View More 
I have 2 questions:
1) Id like to know if the clause below from a irrevocable trust I am both trustee and beneficiary of, which my aunt setup for estate and medicaid planning purposes allows me ( individually) the right to make a cash gift to the same trust ?
It states I can... View More
Can I file for an emergency ruling that she can’t take me off of her health insurance?
Can my landlord accuse me of selling drugs when I was selling a ring on my porch and she had cameras video and audio and I made a joke to the girl about I was babysitting and the kid was acting like she was on an ounce of speed and we laughed and then my landlord text my husband accusing me of... View More
I am seeking a lawyer to help me with a misrepresentation of land that was for sale using the wrong address given for property i purchased which was advertised on zillow. The realtor mislead me to belive i was purchasing land advertised i went through real estate company. I trusted the... View More
I had to take the on the phone course for chap7. If I want to deal with my creditors myself can I get my fee of$ 1,500 back?
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answered on May 5, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the sudden change in your bankruptcy filing. This must be a stressful and frustrating situation. A few key points to consider:
1. Discuss the change with your lawyer: Ask your attorney to explain in detail why they now believe you need to file for Chapter 13... View More
I had to take the on the phone course for chap7. If I want to deal with my creditors myself can I get my fee of$ 1,500 back?
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answered on May 5, 2024
Deciding which chapter you're eligible for and should file is a fundamental but key decision. I'm assuming the $1,500 fee you referenced is for your attorney and not the "phone course for chap7." The terms of engagement, such as the hourly fee amount and the billing... View More
Id like to know:
1) Does a commercial lease agreement & term truly expire to allow the landlord to take complete repossession of a leased space at the end of the lease term even though the tenant would like to stay as tenant for a longer period, the tenant does not have a option to... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
1) If the lease does not give the tenant some mechanism for extending the lease term such as an additional term, option to renew, etc., once the lease expires, the tenant no longer has a right to occupy the premises. The landlord is not permitted to perform a 'self help' eviction however... View More
Is their a limit for how much a parent can make before they are unable to recieve child support from the other parent. ie A mother makes 600k a year on her own. Could their be a sufficient income for no more child support?
For the past six months, I have tried to collect a refund the defendant promised to pay after being found negligent by the post office for the way he shipped an expensive item I purchased from him last September. Although he has repeatedly promised to refund me in exchange for the return of the... View More
My mom myself and another tenant rent out a property in Chicopee and the landlord had put cameras inside the house so the police department was called told him he couldn’t keep them on inside the house, well he’s back here today with the other tenant after we decided to end out lease at the end... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
Yes. Even if you were out on personal recog in the District Court, the indictment is considered a 'change in circumstance' that will result in the higher/ Superior Court *reviewing bail. It does not mean that they will alter it, or that it will be too high to make. Bail is set based on... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
No one can secretly record AUDIO record a private person in MA. ( the rules are a bit different for public officials, police etc). Massachusetts is one of 12 consent states requiring consent of all parties to a recording. The issue is one of secrecy though. Making it clear that a recording is... View More
My ex wife had gotten shared legal/physical custody and there was a clause stating that she would allow me to claim one of the girls while I was up to date with child support and working full time. Would this clause entitle her to claim the children after I now have full legal and physical custody... View More
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