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I had a quit claim deed written up last year but he refuses to sign it. Used the law office of Donahue, Rauscher and McGrail to have this done. We didn't use legal aid when we got our divorce. I am in the process of having my loan modified and would like it in my name only as I am the owner... View More 
answered on May 7, 2021
First, it is important to realize that removing a name from a deed is not a simply matter because that person has a legal right to the property, at least until proven otherwise. There are a number of ways that this issue could play out, and if I understood your posting correctly, you did not... View More
Am I allowed to break the lease to my apartment if I find my dream house while while my lease is yet to reach the date of termination and not have the landlord charge me rent for the remainder of my lease?
answered on Apr 9, 2021
Typically no. The terms of a lease, if the terms follow Mass law will likely hold, and a breach of those terms will likely result in the breaching side owing any penalties due under the lease. On the other hand, if the landlord is not providing habitable conditions, or violating Mass law relative... View More
For instance, say I need legal help with a start-up I'm trying to launch. I reach out to an attorney who works for a law firm who who says he's offering pro-bono legal services. I develop a relationship with this attorney and we agree on a deal that says he will take equity in my company... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2021
The answer depends upon the relationship that this attorney has with the law firm. It is possible that this attorney has some type of non-compete clause, or some other provision in a contract with the employer preventing the lawyer from self-dealing. So much of the answer to your question depends... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2021
The Massachusetts Legal Resource finder, at masslrf.org/en/home, is a great resource to guide you.
About 6 months ago, a truck driver (Company A) clipped our fence while making a delivery to us. Months later, another truck driver (Company B) hit our fence as they attempted to deliver fuel to our home. When I made contact with Company A they shared that they would pay for the damages caused by... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2021
There are many questions that need to be answered before providing a complete answer to your question. Are these truck drivers owner-operators (do they own their own vehicles and companies)? If so, it is possible to pursue these companies for the damages done to your fence. If not, and they are... View More
calling me. What can I do or what can I tell them?
answered on Mar 26, 2021
Agreed. Contact your attorney to add the creditor. Keep in mind that doing so may come at an additional price as the attorney will need to file an amendment and complete a new list of creditors. However, any associated fee should be relatively minimal.
answered on Mar 26, 2021
Masslegalhelp.org gives you a great place to start research to the answer to this question. You could file pro se (on your own behalf), but this is not recommended if your case is complex.
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