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Divorce can be an emotional and mental rollercoaster with division of assets and child custody two of the often most difficult issues to be considered. Division of assets includes the division of business interests if one or both spouses have shared the ownership of a...
Property owners and developers, contractors and subcontractors are bound together on a construction project by mutually binding contractual obligations. Contracts between these parties include important responsibilities such as deadlines, construction specifications,...
Massachusetts laws help to ensure that companies that provide construction services are paid promptly. One of these laws may catch owners and developers out if they are not aware of its consequences. This is the Prompt Pay Act which sets a deadline for payments to be...
An old set of laws in Massachusetts makes it important to make sure that both spouses sign the title to their home when selling it, even though only one spouse has their name on the deed, typically because the property was bought before marriage or inherited it...
What is foreclosure? When you negotiate a loan with a loan provider, you agree to pay back what you have borrowed (this contract is called the “note”) as well as pay loan repayment installments on time (this is called the ‘mortgage’). If you do not pay installments on...
Artificial intelligence has increasingly become a convenient tool used by businesses to create marketing programs, draft contracts and policies, write emails and even prepare legal documents. The speed and apparent efficiency of chatbot generated documents make them...
Solo-preneurs – those business owners who run their business entirely on their own - are often so busy running their business that they give scant regard to what might happen if they suddenly become ill, or are badly injured, or even die. The reality is that because...
The numbers of older Americans divorcing, in what are often called “silver” or “gray” divorces, is on the rise. When couples who have been married for a relatively long period go through a divorce, the financial challenges tend to be more challenging than for younger...
Common causes of disputes between neighbors are issues relating to structures on or near the boundaries between neighboring properties. Massachusetts laws relating to who is liable for repairs to boundary fences and retaining walls are not very clear, making it...
Many small businesses in Massachusetts are family owned, which can present unique challenges when a consideration of succession planning inevitably comes around. A well structured and thought out succession plan can avoid the sorts of problems that could otherwise...
Police officers may call at your home for various reasons, not necessarily because they are investigating a crime. If there is a natural emergency imminent, for example, they may door knock to warn residents or ask them to evacuate. They may also call at other times...
Small businesses, which often consist of a limited number of shareholders, sometimes consisting solely of family members, often have certain advantages which can come from relatively easy communication between individual shareholders. There are also risks inherent in...
Forms of psychological intimidation and non-violent abuse, recognized recently in Massachusetts coercive control legislation, are widely embedded in domestic relationships and to a lesser degree have their parallel in workplaces where individual workers experience a...
The amount of alimony, also called spousal support, awarded as a result of a divorce in Massachusetts, is one of the more contentious aspects of a divorce. Which spouse should receive alimony, if any, how much should the paying spouse have to pay and for how long...
If you become incapacitated for any reason at some point in your life, either because of an accident, a serious illness or other medical condition, it can become a legal nightmare for your spouse or close family to then make sudden important decisions about your...
If you have had a criminal conviction and have paid the price in fines and / or incarceration, you may find that your past convictions can make it much more difficult to get a job, find somewhere to live and even access opportunities in education. In Massachusetts,...
Whatever business you own or are responsible for, there may come a time when you face being sued. The following article is a brief guide to what to expect and what you should do in the event of a business lawsuit. Note that under Massachusetts law, unless you are an...
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional’s or medical provider’s negligence causes a patient harm. A medical malpractice claim is a difficult process and it is advisable to understand how a claim can be pursued and preferably obtain legal help from an...
Every year, the state’s Governor signs into law new legislation. Much of the new laws do not necessarily affect most Massachusetts residents, but whether you are an individual, business owner or government worker, it is important to be aware of what is coming into...
If you have had an accident through no fault of your own and were injured, you may be considering making a personal injury claim if you have enough evidence to show that the accident was due to negligence and could have been avoided. Personal injury claims can be...