Have my civil rights been violated (discrimination) if I was denied the sale of the handgun for no reason?
I went to a local the chain store to purchase a firearm and I was asking the clerk about different […]
Discrimination
Eviction
Can I sue for an illegal eviction and have my civil rights been violated?
I was visiting Puerto Rico, because my mother was sick and I went to spend some time there to help
Family Law
I was married outside the country, and I want a divorce, can I legally get a divorce in USA and the country I was married in?
I was married to my husband in Brazil, and we have decided to get a divorce. I live in the
Family Law
What are my rights in divorce?
My wife and I have been married for 30 years, I am the primary wage earner, and we have a
Bankruptcy
My bank keeps telling me they’re going to give me a mortgage modification, but it isn’t happening and I’m scared they are going to foreclose, can bankruptcy help me?
I keep hearing the same story over and over again from my foreclosure defense clients, just this week I had
Social Security
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Family Law
Is it too late for me to receive alimony, I have been divorced for two years?
I was married for over 25 years in my divorce battle was horrible. My ex-husband, a local pastor had an
Discrimination
The manager at Taco Bell said “I don’t like white bitches”, is this discrimination?
I went to a local Taco Bell and the people working there completely messed up my order. I went back
Family Law
Does Massachusetts grant divorces for cheating? Can I sue the other woman for ruining my marriage and breaking up my family?
I live in Fall River Massachusetts and I have recently found out over the holiday season that my husband of
Discrimination
I was fired from my job for posting something on Facebook, but the work manual for the company I work for doesn’t mention anything about social media? Is this discrimination?
I posted something on Facebook yesterday on MLK day, I was called up 10 minutes later by one of my
Family Law
Who can claim child as a dependent, if both parents have equal custody? One parent not taking the child as much as they are supposed to.
The court paperwork shows that we are supposed to both have equal custody of our child. But the father doesn’t
Family Law
Can my husband take my name off the title of our car, which we held jointly, just because were separated?
Currently my husband and I are separated and will be going through a divorce shortly. I recently found out that
Family Law
Can I get physical custody of my 18-year-old son, even though I am only the father?
I do not drink or do any type of illegal drug, even though the mother of my son abuses alcohol
Discrimination
Are there any civil rights protecting against discrimination for a “renter” in a HOA?
We have been renting a condo for three years and feel that our family has been harassed and discriminated against
Discrimination
Is it discrimination if an HOA doesn’t accept personal check to pay fees?
The HOA where I live is not accepting personal checks from me to pay my fees, is this discrimination? I
Family Law
Will I get in trouble if I deny my ex visitation of his children because he doesn’t have transportation, even against the court order?
You may always be found in contempt of court for violating any court order of the Family Court system. Regardless
Personal Injury
I have just been in an automobile accident (personal injury) what should I do now to get the most money from my claim?
You have just been in a personal injury, car accident or motorcycle accident and you have no idea of what
Discrimination
My son is disabled and is being segregated in high school, is this legal?
The school that my son attends does not allow access to textbooks for history or science for students with a
Family Law
How do I get the father of my child to give up his parental rights? I want my new husband to adopt my child, how can I do this?
My child is now 10 years old and her father hasn’t seen her since she was two. Child support has
Eviction, Discrimination
I rented an apartment in Fall River and it was infested with bedbugs, landlord won’t do anything about it. I feel because I’m Puerto Rican that my landlord is discriminated against me for not doing anything, do I have a case?
Bedbugs are a very hot topic in discrimination and eviction law. It was your landlord’s duty to inform you that
Discrimination
What constitutes salary discrimination? Am I being discriminated against for being paid less as a woman then my male counterparts?
At my current job I am paid $61,000 per year, but men at my job are paid between $80,000-$100,000 for
Personal Injury
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Family Law
My ex is not making payments on the mortgage even though the judge put in a divorce that my ex has the house and is responsible for the mortgage and getting a refinance.
In my divorce, my ex got the house and is responsible for making all monthly payments and is also responsible
Eviction
Can the landlord evict me for no reason?
I have been renting from my previous landlord for a number of years and have a lease, the home was
Eviction
Can a landlord refuse to return my security deposit?
Answer: usually the answer would be no, but there are some factors which would make the answer yes. In Massachusetts