Knowing Your Business – Part III
Collecting Business Debt Businesses are afforded similar protection, under Massachusetts law, as consumers from unfair or deceptive trade practice –...
Massachusetts Bankruptcy Questionnaire
Take my bankruptcy questionnaire below to determine if you have some of the risk factors that might trigger a need...
When Is Chapter 7 The Best Bankruptcy Choice for Me?
There is one extreme benefit to filing chapter 7 bankruptcy and one extreme negative to filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. This...
How Long Does Bankruptcy Take in Massachusetts in 2026?
In 2026, Bankruptcy in Massachusetts Depends on the Chapter Filed… The length of time that bankruptcy takes depends upon the...
Massachusetts Divorce and Bank Accounts – “What’s Mine is Mine?”
Massachusetts is a separate property state, as compared to others in the United States which are community property states. A...
“What Question Should I ask My Massachusetts Divorce Attorney the First Time I Meet Them?”
This is a common question that clients may ask directly or may research before meeting with their attorney. It is...
Finances a Mess?
Should I file for Bankruptcy in Massachusetts? What is Bankruptcy? Generally speaking, bankruptcy is a way to accomplish one of...
How Long Does Bankruptcy Take in Massachusetts? (2026 Guide)
Learn the step-by-step bankruptcy timeline in Massachusetts. Chapter 7 typically concludes in about 90 days. Chapter 13 takes 3 to 5 years depending on your income. Attorney Richard Gaudet explains what to expect at each stage.
A Massachusetts LLC Provides Complete Liability Protection, Right?
Wrong. There are four main pitfalls which LLC members and manager must be aware of: 1. Piercing the Corporate Veil...
Child Support in Massachusetts: Answers to the Questions I Hear Most
Massachusetts child support attorney Richard Gaudet answers the most common questions about obtaining, calculating, and enforcing child support orders under Massachusetts law, including for unmarried parents.