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Purusant to MGL Ch 40B, the Selectmen and Town Administrator created an ad hoc subcommittee to create a Housing Production Plan. While the subcommittee held public input sessions with the help of MAPC, much of that public input has been ignored. While trying to rush votes before the Planning Board... View More 
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B, the Housing Production Plan (HPP) must be approved by both the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen (BOS). Although a Special Town Meeting (STM) can be called to address various issues, it does not have the authority to compel the BOS to submit the... View More
I had stayed at home to raise three talented and good children as the primary caregiver for almost 13 years. Last year the father worked with a lawyer behind my back for almost a year, and together they provided false information and lies to the family court judge to obtain a temporary order on... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the distressing situation you've experienced. It sounds incredibly challenging, and it's important to find the right legal support to address these serious concerns. In Massachusetts, there are attorneys who focus on civil rights and family law who can help... View More
My family is selling a house owned by 6 siblings. They sold it (or are trying to) to a man who wrote them 6 separate personal checks. They all signed some kind of paperwork (unclear what), but left with no paperwork of their own to prove they sold the house. The checks were for approx 80k each, 10k... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
You may have an optimistic view of how quickly state government employees work. It is perfectly possible that the buyer, or escrow agent from the title company, promptly tendered the deed with the necessary recording fee and it hasn't been processed yet.
But it is unwise that the... View More
Both the prosecutor and the judge believed that this this pieceof inadmissible evidence was actually admissible . This came out in court 4 yrs. Later before trial. This was held against the defendant during the whole court process.
answered on Jul 5, 2024
The concept of "admissibility" only pertains to evidentiary hearings and trials. An arrest is not an evidentiary hearing or trial. There is no judge or jury to consider the evidence. You can view "admissibility" as whether something is "admitted" for consideration... View More
EB1 with an i140 approved (self-petitioned), but god forbid if I get laid off, and forced to return to my home country (China/India), will I lose my priority date? my priority date won't be current for a few years.
If I'm in the home country for a few years, will I lose my ability... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
To answer this question accurately, let's break it down into several key points:
1. Priority Date Retention:
Generally, you can retain your priority date from an approved I-140 petition even if you change employers or leave the country. The priority date is typically preserved... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
Filing bankruptcy for your corporation typically does not directly affect your personal credit, but there are some important considerations:
1. Corporate vs. personal bankruptcy: If you file bankruptcy for your corporation, it's generally separate from your personal finances. The... View More
I want to move to NC and have sole, legal, physical custody of my 2 children. Their father is not active in their lives and has not seen or talked to them in over a year.
answered on Jun 25, 2024
Almost certainly yes, but there are many variables to discuss and consider as you plan your path forward. Feel free to contact our office to see if we may be able to become engaged as your attorney and give you the guidance needed for you to move ahead with making plans 508-828-1900. Ty!
Named executor thru probate court. Sole heir to the estate. Bank itself has never challenged standing in multiple complaints filed against them (a 3rd party is trying to). Bank seems to have listed me on all correspondence and foreclosure related court filings. Successor in interest form was also... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2024
I would think an executor does have standing to contest a foreclosure but what is the basis of the objection? Did the bank fail to advertise, fail to advertise adequately, fail to hold a public auction, fail to comply with statutes relating to foreclosure, fail to conduct the foreclosure sale... View More
He’s is not part owner on the llc but understanding it’s his intellectual property I want to make sure everything I’m building doesn’t belong to someone else.
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Since the individual who provided the name is not a part owner of your LLC but may claim it as their intellectual property, it is important to address this issue to protect your business.
First, verify the legal ownership of the business name. If you registered the LLC under this name and... View More
He’s is not part owner on the llc but understanding it’s his intellectual property I want to make sure everything I’m building doesn’t belong to someone else.
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Know the difference between the legal name of the business and the trade name, if there is a difference. As an example, Coke could be the trade name for the Coco-Cola Company, Inc. (legal name). You might want to register the trade name with the state's Secretary of State's Office,... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
To protect your intellectual property for the name "Flying Yankee" in Massachusetts, you'll need to pursue both copyright and trademark protection. Here's a guide:
Copyright:
1. In the United States, copyright is automatically granted to original works upon... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
As a U.S. citizen, you have a few options to help your 25-year-old son immigrate to the United States:
1. Family-based green card: You can petition for your son to receive a family-based green card (Form I-130). However, since he is over 21 and unmarried, he would fall under the... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
A US Citizen sponsoring an unmarried 25 year old immigrant would be sponsored outside of the immediate relative category under F1. You should look at the visa bulletin board department of state time table to ascertain the processing speed for your category.
I workcfor my father. Every time something happens in the company he threatens my job. If he doesn't have enough to pay me I would ask when I would be paid. He would get angry and say he will fire me if I keep asking. Or if something happened in the family that isn't work related he would... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
It can be very stressful to work for a family member, especially when job security is constantly threatened. Legally, whether your father can fire you depends on the employment laws in your area and the nature of your employment agreement. In many places, employment is "at-will," meaning... View More
I am a 16 year old from Pakistan in the US under a student visa. I study at MIT and currently live on campus in Boston, MA. Can I get Emancipated as my home country Pakistan doesn't have defined laws for emancipation? I have a full time job and I also Invest in Stocks and Shares. I also want... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
As a 16-year-old international student from Pakistan on a student visa, getting emancipated in the United States can be challenging. Emancipation laws vary by state, and in Massachusetts, where you are studying at MIT, minors can petition for emancipation under certain conditions. You must... View More
The repeated demand by the officer for the inmate to move his foreskin during the search is profoundly invasive and violates the inmate. It seems this is not permissible as the inmate goes through a scanner that would also rule out any foreign objects. This request is excessive and unnecessary to... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
No, it is not permissible to repeatedly ask a male inmate to retract their foreskin during a search. This practice is highly invasive and violates the inmate's dignity and privacy. The repeated demands go beyond what is necessary for a search, especially when other screening methods, like... View More
During the bail hearing, the judge mentioned that due to Rule 36, the 180 days for the trial were paused, and only 33 days had been counted. The court date proceeded as planned, with the only delay being the prosecution's request for a trial continuance a few days prior, which was objected to.... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
If an inmate in Massachusetts is held as dangerous, Rule 36 allows for the exclusion of certain periods from the 180-day trial clock. This means that any delays not caused by the inmate, such as a prosecution's request for a trial continuance, can extend the trial deadline without violating... 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
answered on Jun 2, 2024
A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could be difficult for attorneys here to respond to your request for legal services. The format here is brief Q & A, no soliciting. You would need to reach out to attorneys on your own. You could... View More
I added on to my house 5 years ago with all the proper permits and inspection. The assessor never updated my property record. I did move house into an LLC last year.
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answered on May 31, 2024
If the town assessor never updated their records to reflect the addition to your property, you might still be liable for back taxes. Typically, towns can assess back taxes once they discover the discrepancy. The period for which you might owe back taxes often depends on local laws and regulations,... View More
Is a statement under the grand jury oath perjury if the officer provides false facts than what is stated in the police report
The police report contains different facts, while the affidavit presents consistent information; however, the grand jury minutes contain false information.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
If an officer provides false facts under oath to a grand jury, it could be considered perjury. Perjury occurs when someone knowingly provides false information while under oath. This is a serious offense because it undermines the integrity of the judicial process.
In your case, if the... View More
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