What’s the best way to go about collecting a debt in Massachusetts?
ATTORNEY ANSWER: If the amount owed is less than $7,000.00, then sometimes its best and more cost effective for the client to file a Small Claims action and handle the...
In Massachusetts, is there a limit to how long a creditor can try to collect a debt?
ATTORNEY ANSWER: In Massachusetts there is a 6 year statute of limitations on contracts. If a contract is breached a creditor has 6 years from the date of the breach...
Under MA 93A can I sue a business and get triple damages and attorney fees?
Additional Information: I have a small business and had a contract with a Massachusetts company to perform landscaping work outside our building. I paid them nearly a couple thousand dollars...
How will the court decide child custody?
There are many matters that need to be considered regarding the custody of a child, including: • Which Parent Is Best Qualified: To establish that you are the parent best...
What is a General Partnership?
A partnership is generally defined as any arrangement in which two or more parties (such as a corporation or an individual) conduct business as “partners,” whether officially or not. In...
Which claims can be brought as small claims?
Unless your suit is based upon property damage sustained in an automobile accident, it cannot exceed $7,000.00. The claim may, however, be subject to statutory damages or attorney’s fees in...
Where do I file a Massachusetts small claim?
You may bring a small claim only in the court for the area where either the plaintiff or the defendant lives or has a place of business or employment. A...
How do I bring a small claims action in Massachusetts?
By filing a court form called a “Statement of Claim and Notice of Trial” and paying a filing fee. The form is available in the clerk’s office of any of...
Massachusetts Small Claims Information
The Massachusetts legislature in 2010 increased the maximum amount for small claims from $2,000. to $7,000. As a result, many more individuals as well as business will now be able...
How is alimony determined in Massachusetts?
Based on the statute that alimony is allowed, there are certain factors that a Judge must consider when deciding on whether or not alimony should be ordered: Factors: • shall...