Second time. I provide a written letter on how we were told by the police to not go back and it was unsafe. Now they are trying to collect for un paid rent and damages from the bullets and the condition of the home. Can I appeal due to General Rules
Section 8-112 - Termination of tenancy... Read more »
You need Landlord Tenant counsel rather than real estate counsel.
of us. how does my sister living in this house currently impact that? does she have rights to keep the house and not sell if my dad passes?
The terms of the Will govern and whether or not there are debts and liens to be paid by the estate are also considerations for the Personal Representative. If the property is left to both of you, you can also seek reasonable rents. Sometimes the other devisee is interested in purchasing the other... Read more »
It was a month to month lease. No Damages. She has retained a lawyer. I have reached out to him, given him details last week via a text, he has not not responded to my calls or messages.
You have a consumer protection violation and should seek this type of legal representation as landlord's failure to respond with an appropriate settlement within the period of the 30 days from date of receipt of the claim properly made is also actionable and you may be awarded reasonable legal... Read more »
My 6 figure earning husband is asking for spousal support from me after filing no fault divorce in Mass. He deserted me 2 yrs ago and we were only married for 1.5 yrs married (no kids, no property, no joint money). He is well educated and has fancy tech job. As a woman, i was told that i cant ask... Read more »
Spousal support/alimony is statutory and limited by length of marriage and time cohabiting prior to same as well as income differential based on your facts as you have presented it does not look like a viable claim. However, you should still be represented by counsel in a divorce proceeding ,... Read more »
Can someone just show up to court with a lawyer that they previously did not have?
Basically you can hire counsel as long as you find one who will take your case. Occasionally counsel is brought in late in the proceedings and asks for a Continuance which the Court can allow. This may be the concern you have- delay of the proceedings. Occasionally counsel brought in may have a... Read more »
It is stamped, signed and dated and filed into court
It has to be filed with the Court and acted upon to take effect. If you have second thoughts you really should have counsel represent you!!
I was just informed that my sons paternal grandparents filed, and were granted, emergency temporary custody of my son while I was receiving inpatient treatment for my mental health. I also just learned he has been hospitalized for suicidal ideation, which I was not informed of at all. I have always... Read more »
It appears that you will need legal representation in a guardianship dispute and you can file a Motion for appointment of counsel by the Court if you are indigent. If you are not indigent then you should engage counsel once you are able to do so. It appears that you will need to take care of your... Read more »
The child is now 1 year old. Our friend is 49 and her boyfriend is 53. They are currently together but he was divorced twice. They are asking me and my wife to sign a guardianship proxy. Should we? What is the risk to us?
Are you indicating that you are not willing to serve as the child's guardian if needed to fulfil the role? If so you would need to make that clear to the parents so that they can have others in place. In Massachusetts there is a distinction between guardianship and conservatorship as the... Read more »
Are you the Personal Rep for his estate? If so ,Was there a QDRO? The terms of the QDRO should be reviewed along with the Divorce/Separation Agreement.
My father passed away unexpectedly a couple months ago. June 12th to be exact and a month later after his funeral, I filed intestate probate as he had no will. He had debt and expenses, but his parents took care of it. After legally doing all the paperwork for probate it was done within 3 weeks... Read more »
If you are appointed Personal Representative of his estate you can and should obtain information from the Registry of Motor Vehicles about the title and transfer information. If assets or monies were stolen from the estate then you may be advised to pursue the parents depending upon whether the sum... Read more »
If you have a visitation order or a Judgment that states the terms of visitation and are being denied visitation , then there appear to be grounds for a Contempt action unless there is something happening which is inimical to the child's best interests in which case the custodial parent... Read more »
Met with Real Estate attorney Thursday morning to sign 2 quitclaim deeds and a contract selling my share of joint properties over to my ex husband... He told me not to cash any checks, he would be meeting with my ex to get his signatures later that day, and would send me all signed documents that... Read more »
Usually attorneys have clients execute documents and then hold the documents while awaiting checks to be received such as checks from mortgage companies funding refinances for example.
A Massachusetts parent provides an unsecured loan to one son, the remaining principle of which is more than the voluntary probate estate value ceiling of $25K. The other son is executor. The parent's will specifies that the remaining loan should be subtracted from the debtor son's share... Read more »
Your question has many components and demonstrates the need of advice of counsel! Little information is given as to whether this was a promissory note or not , nor when the decedents died in relationship to each other. Masshealth may also have a lien.
seems as though lawyers only want to handle cases involving corporations or insurance and ignore those who need a lawyer for a person vs person case.
If the assaulting individual is not insured which is often the case as insurance coverage usually excludes willful acts and the assaulting person unless seriously mentally ill is acting willfully when assaulting another. Lawyers need to make a living like everyone else and unless the individual... Read more »
Your counsel can file a Motion requesting the appointment of counsel for the child. The Court may also determine to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to investigate and report to the Court concerning the best interests of the child in custody and visitation matters.
I signed a lease for an apartment in the state of Massachusetts and I paid first months rent and the security deposit as that is all the lease said to pay. This check has already been cashed by the landlord. The broker is now saying I owe them one months rent in fees and that I cannot move in until... Read more »
It sounds like the realtor is interfering with the lease. You should contact a consumer protection and landlord tenant attorney to address this!
I am german, my husband is american living in PA. I will be in MA in Septmeber on a J1 student visa. Since we seperated in January he has been stalking and threatening me so i want to file for a divorce and restraining order as soon as i get to the US. As i do not meet the residency requirements in... Read more »
If you are being threatened- placed in fear of your safety by husband while you are here in Massachusetts you can potentially obtain an abuse protection order from the district court for the location where you are staying seeking restraint that he not contact you and stay away from your home,... Read more »
About three years ago my ex husband suffered three ischemic strokes which altered him. I was a stay at home mom for 13 years and one day come home to being kicked out, he retained a lawyer, I was left powerless. I lost custody of my kids after a long battle I couldnt win. It took a long emotional... Read more »
Since your 15 year old has been with you and apparently wants to stay with you , this is a Modification of custody complaint which you would be bringing. At 15 your child would have a voice about her primary residence and would still have visitation with father. It is unfortunate that you have not... Read more »
A Puerto Rico based attorney could best answer that question- it would seem to be by a Deed or transfer instrument.
Massachusetts. Children. No Physical custody, No relationship exists. Joint Legal custody. Mother has alienated and isolated father from children's lives. Children are reaching age of college. Father is not in a financial position to support college and also does not desire to support college... Read more »
The Court will be aware of he Contempt filings and you should pursue them if you have not obtained Summonses with hearing dates , make contact with the Court. The Court would determine child support and college contributions of the parties and can consider the overall circumstances. However, be... Read more »
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