Money and the Landlord’s Responsibilities in Massachusetts Residential Leases
How Much Money Can a Landlord Ask for Up Front? At the beginning of a residential Massachusetts landlord-tenant relationship, the...
Filing for Bankruptcy in Massachusetts – “What Happens to My Credit?”
Pre-Bankruptcy Filing I advise my Massachusetts clients considering bankruptcy to first sit down and think deeply about their financial situation....
Is Bankruptcy the Right Choice in 2023?
For Massachusetts residents considering bankruptcy, there are many questions that must be resolved prior to reaching a decision to file...
What Do I Need to Do if There is a Lien on My Property in Massachusetts?
A situation that I frequently come upon with homeowners or family members of a parent who may be at the...
What Evidence is Needed for Divorce in Massachusetts?
Divorce is one of the most interesting areas of law to practice in as an attorney because the fact that...
I Can’t Afford to Make My Car or Truck Payments in Massachusetts…Now What?
If you own a car in Massachusetts and find yourself in the unfortunate position of not being able to make...
Anatomy of a Mail Fraud Scam – The Distraint Warrant Letter
A client of our firm recently received a letter in the mail (see the image below) that was not so...
Consumer Bankruptcy Compared – Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for Massachusetts Filers
There are many reasons to enter into bankruptcy. There are many reasons to avoid bankruptcy. Take this simple bankruptcy test...
Text Messages in a Massachusetts Divorce
First off, as I’ve stated in previous articles, if you can avoid divorce, make every effort to do so. In...
Restraining Orders, Trespassing, and Stalking Law in Massachusetts
There are three areas of Massachusetts law that provide answers to the following questions: “How do I prevent someone from...