All Questions

January 12, 2026

[MA] Can I get sole legal custody based on the other parent’s alcoholism, domestic violence, and neglect?

Looking for sole legal custody of my child. I’ve been taking care of them almost entirely on my own. The father barely helps, doesn’t pay child support, and when the child stays with him (only with my approval), my child comes back with marks due to lack of supervision.

MA Family

December 11, 2025

[MA] What are the requirements for evicting a long-term tenant-at-will?

Hi, I wanted to know if I might run into any issues evicting an occupant from my apartment. Technically, I'm the sole tenant, but I rent out the rooms in the apartment to other people.

MA Landlord-Tenant

November 21, 2025

[MA] What are my legal options if my debt-settlement company didn’t perform as agreed?

If JG Wentworth failed to settle my largest credit card account, stopped responding to me, and the debt was charged off despite our agreement, is this a breach of contract, should my monthly payments be reduced, and do I have grounds for legal action?

MA Consumer Protection

November 11, 2025

[MA] How can I disqualify opposing counsel for improperly obtaining my information in MA?

What should I expect and how should I prepare for a motion hearing to disqualify the plaintiff’s counsel for improperly obtaining information and invading my privacy?

MA Legal (General)

November 7, 2025

[MA] Can I fight unfair treatment and harassment by my former employer?

I enrolled in an employer-sponsored educational program that was marketed as career-advancing, with full salary/benefits while studying. After two semesters, I got a poor performance review citing only my participation in the program. Reviews affect my trajectory and reputation. I think that’s a breach.

MA Employment

November 6, 2025

[MA] Do my coworkers and I have legal grounds for a class action lawsuit against our boss who bullies us?

I've filed many complaints with my job about a boss who is a bully, but she has had zero repercussions. I'm not the only one, and all of us would like to file a class action lawsuit. Do we have a case?

MA Employment

November 4, 2025

[MA] Can I speed up the 90-day divorce rule so I can file a K-1 visa sooner?

I’m getting a divorce. The hearing was last Wednesday (June 25). The judge said it’ll take 90 days to be final. Is there anything I can do to finalize this ASAP?

MA Immigration Law

October 31, 2025

[MA] Will a Sterling check for a nursing job reveal my old DUIs?

Sterling background check—how far back do they go for DUI?

MA Employment

October 30, 2025

[MA] Can I get a police report corrected?

Is a policeman able to amend a police report once it has been submitted?

MA Legal (General)

October 30, 2025

[MA] My employer deducted 8 hours from my paycheck because we were closed for Memorial Day, but I’m salaried/exempt. Is this legal?

I live and work in Massachusetts. My employer deducted 8 hours from my paycheck because we were closed for Memorial Day, but I’m salaried/exempt. Is this legal?

MA Employment

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