Quincy Legal Issues Blog
Chemical breath tests and Massachusetts law
Across the United States, it is common for authorities to administer a breath test to check blood alcohol when pulling someone over for potential drunk driving. After a brief suspension, prosecutors in Massachusetts can once again enter results into evidence at trial....
What are the benefits of forming an LLC?
You’ve been dreaming about launching your own business for years. Now, you finally have a plan to make it happen. Yet before you begin operating your business, you’ll have to make several important decisions. One of those is what type of business you will operate: a...
What if I am having trouble meeting my child support obligations?
In a Massachusetts divorce, a variety of issues will come to the forefront and could be the foundation for dispute. Even after the case has been decided upon and the orders have been made and agreed to, people can still face challenges.That might include a...
4 common problems with employee handbooks
Running a small business can be both challenging and thrilling. Because you likely have an innovative product or service that your customers want, you need to retain top talent. Drafting an employee handbook is often an effective way both to set reasonable...
Even college students should have an estate plan
Massachusetts is one of the most popular states in the U.S. for higher education. There are many schools and universities that attract people from inside and outside the state. With that, there will be various considerations that these students should think about for...
Plans for South Quincy condo building causing neighborhood uproar
Neighbors in one South Quincy neighborhood are none too pleased with a new proposed residential real estate development and say they won't go down without a fight. They intend to make calls, send letters, and voice their disdain at every scheduled city council...
Planning for Retirement, Social Security and Medicare
When families are gathered around the living room spending time with an elderly loved one, the topic of estate planning may sometimes arise. However, it is most often discussed involving the distribution of assets and family heirlooms. Many families fail to consider...
Questions to ask before signing a commercial lease
You have a solid idea for a new business, and now, you need to find a place from which to run it. Commercial leases are often considerably different than residential ones. In many cases, commercial tenants have far more responsibilities than residential tenants. Thus,...
How does a Chapter 13 bankruptcy work?
The main purpose of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is to consolidate debt and stop foreclosure or repossession. It extends payments over a longer length of time to allow a debtor to pay an amount he or she can afford monthly. Creditors may not pursue collection actions or...
Guidance for first time home buyers
Purchasing a home for the first time can be an extremely overwhelming and stressful experience if you do not have the right team on your side. The process should be exciting, not scary. We always remember our first home, and we should be able to look back at the...
