Andover Massachusetts Legal Blog
It is never too early to start preparing for divorce
With the holidays fast approaching, the focus for many families in Massachusetts is on celebrating and spending time with loved ones. For this reason, couples who are talking about divorce often put off filing until January. Even if this is the case, it is a good idea...
What does “contributory negligence” mean?
According to FindLaw, the premise of any personal injury case hinges on the concept of negligence. This is the case regardless of how a plaintiff sustains an injury, whether through car accident, slip and fall or any other means. Negligence occurs when one party fails...
How can you prevent drowsy driving?
For Massachusetts drivers, drowsy driving is a serious hazard. According to the CDC, there are specific drivers who are more prone to drowsy driving. Aside from drivers who simply do not sleep enough, commercial drivers, medicated drivers, shift workers and drivers...
What happens to property after a divorce?
The laws in Massachusetts allows you and your partner to divide property between yourselves once you come into a mutual agreement. You would require to write the agreement down in a property settlement agreement (PSA) document and take it to a judge to incorporate it...
Massachusetts truck accident injures 2, shuts down roadway
When a car or truck accident occurs in Massachusetts resulting in serious injury and/or death, it is customary for authorities to close down the roadway for some time thereafter, usually a matter of a few hours. This gives a team of accident reconstruction...
How do I find out if my spouse is hiding money?
Unfortunately, people do tend to overlook or, in some cases, deliberately hide evidence of financial holdings during the divorce process in Massachusetts. You could potentially benefit from securing early access to detailed records of the material facts of your...
Bankruptcy laws protect Massachusetts families and economy
On behalf of Feinman Law Offices on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. A lot of citizens of Massachusetts feel awful about contemplating bankruptcy. For some, the thought is as anxiety-producing as the debt spiral that got them looking into bankruptcy in the first place....
Distracted driving leads to 2 accidents in the same place
Distracted driving has reached a level in the United States that could be considered a public health emergency. Driving is hazardous enough, as serious accidents began almost as soon as the first automobiles hit the road. The extra availability of common distractions...
Foreign marriages require more effort to end
No one looks forward to dealing with the paperwork of divorce, even when people are enjoying the prospect of a fresh start in life. But life in a marriage can bring people far and wide, and many couples do not dissolve their legal relationship in the same jurisdiction...
Facts you need to know about the bankruptcy means test
When you find yourself in dire financial straits, bankruptcy may be the best way to resolve your situation. The preferred form of bankruptcy for most Massachusetts residents is Chapter 7. It is relatively fast and in many cases allows you to keep some of your...
