Many couples in Massachusetts will have to contend with divorce one day. It is especially pertinent in the town of North Adams, which has the highest divorce rate in the state where 1,973 divorcees live in a total population of 13,211. The couple will need...
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Drunk driver crashes into Weymouth ambulance
A 41-year-old North Weymouth woman was arraigned while lying in a hospital bed after a Thursday evening drunk driving accident occurred recently. A judge has set her bail at $7,500 cash on charges of drunk driving, negligent driving, leaving the scene of a crash with...
Creating a proper partnership agreement
Whether starting a new business or looking to grow a current one, a partnership can be beneficial. When considering this option, it is important to put a partnership agreement in place.This business agreement aids in establishing the parameters of the...
Why a business start-up needs an attorney
Starting a new business is not for the faint of heart. Often, a new business owner has taken some sort of financial risk to begin a new venture. That being the case, it makes perfect sense to have a great start-up attorney on your side to make sure all is as it should...
Quincy man charged with trafficking multiple drugs
According to recent reports, a 40-year-old Quincy man has been arrested on several drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute a class B drug and possession with intent to distribute class D drugs, which are prescription...
The importance of representation in shopping mall acquisition
The acquisition of any large commercial property involving multiple players is a highly detailed, complex matter. It is in the best interests of all parties for such a deal to be both guided, and negotiated, by a skilled commercial real estate attorney. Often, in the...
What can bankruptcy’s automatic stay protect you against?
Getting behind on your bills can prove immensely stressful, particularly if you also field communications from creditors threatening to turn your lights off or otherwise make your life more difficult. If your finances have spun far enough out of control that you now...
Four differing types of power of attorney
There are sometimes circumstances that arise in life during which people is, unfortunately, unable to make important decisions for themselves. It is during these times that a document called a "power of attorney" could come into play. This document allows a designated...
New apartment occupants left homeless by construction delays
Tenants expecting to move into Quincy's newest apartment tower, Nova Residences, received bad news by email on the last Tuesday in August. The project developer, LBC Boston, informed residents that their new homes would not be ready for move-in by September 1st, the...
Business formation types that limit personal liability
When you launch your own business, the type of business structure you choose to establish has far-reaching implications. The business structure you decide upon can ultimately impact everything from how you go about getting funding to how you pay your taxes....