Recent content by criticalthinker

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA Good evening all, I am already aware that it's not illegal for an employer to request W2/1040 information during the hiring process, and that it's pretty standard these days, however I still have a couple questions if I may. I've applied for...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NH When appearing in Court for the first time as a result of a summons, how does one file for an extension for additional time to prepare? I have been served in the interest of my son as a result of an incident involving him at school. Is it...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA Most of the resources I have read that explain an attorney's role in a real estate transaction usually frame it in the context of the buyer or seller. However few seem to mention legal representation of the lender in a financed purchased. I...

New Hampshire. Good evening all, New vehicle purchase. Buyers took possession of the vehicle before financing was completed (I believe the term is spot delivery). Large cash downpayment as well as a trade-in. Expected to finance the balance through dealer's lender affiliate (they failed to get...

Good evening, I'm relatively new to MA (less than one year here) and recently married (last summer). For 2013 we're filing separately. I have a MA-related question that came up while using TurboTax. It's asking for my wife's income for last year. Why is that necessary if we're filing...

I have an educational program in the Northern US that uses a specific phrase. The names and trademarks I use below are not the actual names/trademarks. For the sake of this post let's say the phrase is "Better Retirement Planning For You". I've been using a similar phrase for about one year...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CT Financing initiated on a property that is Fannie Mae REO. P&S originally stated conventional financing based on a pre-approval from a lender, but it was later determined that conventional financing would not be possible. Another lender...

Massachusetts Two married friends recently physically separated (husband moved out) and each obtained a restraining order on the other. They head to court in June to address the 209A among other issues. In the meantime, there's an issue regarding possession of a large boat owned by the wife...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA Can a married couple create an LLC (of which they'd be members) that will employ other relatives and family members (as hourly employees), and fund its capital account with income from their W2 jobs in a way that is beneficial from a personal...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA The Purchase and Sale Agreement included an opportunity to inspect the property. The inspector found a mold and damaged sheathing issue in the attic space. Several sections of plywood sheathing contained both active and inactive mold (enough to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA Lived in the same home several years as renters. Home went into foreclosure and to auction. Auction was run by a local attorney representing the seller (a bank we'd never heard of prior to the auction). Won the auction. Required a $5k deposit...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA Some time has elapsed since our divorce (in a few months it will be two years). Apparently some property was not reported by my ex in a financial affidavit and I have no idea if I have a right to any of it now. While it is my fault for not...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA A QDRO was included as part of a divorce decree. It required that we split our 401Ks 50/50. According to the order no balance of funds was to be moved until after the split was completed. I followed up with the investment firm to determine if...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA Good evening all, I wasn't sure if this should go be included as part of my original thread or if it would be best to submit it as a separate question to make it easier for others to find in the future. I'd like to know what the rules are...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA We have joint custody of our youngest (alternating weeks) and our 2nd oldest moved back in with me (from her dad's) in May. My ex filed for modification in Feb 2010. His motion for modification states that I make "substantially more income"...