Massachusetts Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

Dear Anonymous,    Based on the information that you provided you may be able to file for divorce in Massachusetts for cause. Depending on when you returned to India, Massachusetts may or may not have jurisdiction over the children to determine custody matters.   ... Read Answer

You or your legal representative should be trying to contact with U.S.C.I.S. as much as possible to attempt to have your I-130 adjudicated. Communicating with U.S.C.I.S.'s contact center at 1-800-375-5283 is a good place to start. If the I-130 is in the local field office of U.S.C.I.S., you or your legal representative can schedule infopasses (if such is still allowed in your local office) in which you can speak with a U.S.C.I.S. officer and if not satisfied, escalate up the chain of command or even contact your local congressman or senator for assistance. Judges are being caught in a situation in which the Trump administration is discouraging them from giving continuances, but where relief is possible, many are still haranguing government attorneys in court as to when the I-130s will be adjudicated and continuing the hearings. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  ... Read Answer

Dear Elizabeth,    You can still proceed with a divorce without your spouse being here or participating in the process. The process without her participation will take approximately six months.  If you would like assistance with the process do not hesitate to contact my office. ... Read Answer

You are not required to leave anything to your daughter.  Moreover, certain assets, such as insurance proceeds, pass outside of a will based on who the designated beneficiary is.  If, for example, you have made your grandson your beneficiary under your life insurance policy, your grandson will receive the insurance proceeds, having nothing to do with any will.  This can also be true about certain types of deposit accounts - you can designate the beneficiary of the account, and those monies will pass outside of your will.... Read Answer

The answer to "can I sue ..." is always yes.  Anybody can sue anybody for anything, although some cases may be dismissed before trial if they are legally defective.  I see nothing apparent in your email that indicates that you would not make it to trial.  If you received below standard services that would be a breach of contract, and you might be able to get your money back or, if you have received the services and can't return them, the difference in value between what you paid for and what you received.  That is assuming that the judge or jury agrees with you that the work was below standard.  Also it is not clear who you contracted with.  If, for example, you contracted with xyz photography, inc., and xyz photography, inc is now out of business, it is doubtful that you will be able to collect on any judgment you obtain.... Read Answer

There is nothing for you to do until and unless you are sued.  At that time you should probably seek the assistance of legal aid (I assume that you cannot afford an attorney) to determine what your best course of action is, but since you admit liability it seems that, at that time (not now), assuming that the plaintiff will not agree to a payment  plan that you can afford in a settlement, your only choices will be to allow a judgment to be entered against you, or to declare bankruptcy.  A lot depends on the amount you owe, the reason you owe it (not all debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy) and what your financial prospects are.  But right now there is nothing to do.... Read Answer

Without more details, it is hard to give you much advice.  With that said, I would suggest you contact an experienced personal injury attorney who can determine whether you might have a claim and what rights you may be entitled to.  Massachusetts has very specific requirements about making a claim and what is required.  In the meantime, you should get whatever medical treatment you need which is the most important thing!... Read Answer

A civil dispute is largely not relevant in the decision of whether to issue a US visa. The only relevance would be whether a consular officer on somehow finding out from you the details of the dispute over rent might come to a different conclusion that you did not pay because you did not have the resources to do so and might be a danger to either become a public charge or take up unauthorized employment.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  ... Read Answer

Anthony, you did not described your legal situation so feel free to contact us. We are based in New York but we do provide services in your state, as well as have monthly payment plans available. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only. Feel free to call 1-877-866-8665 for Case Manager.... Read Answer

You can file for divorce, and if you have not already filed for I130, AOS or marriage visa than you shouldn't do so as it will make you liable and responsible for her for the next 5 years. If you want you can also make her life miserable under the law in regards to immigration and etc. Feel free to give us a call for a free consultation. Thank You. Toll-Free 1-877-866-8665 // Immigration Lawyer in MA.... Read Answer

Were you able to get the matters resolved? You asked this question beginning of the month, so I am assuming by now you have resolved the issue. If not, please contact my office and let's see what can be done.    Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details.... Read Answer