In light of the ever increasing elderly community here on Cape Cod, residents must be cognizant of their rights and the rights of their family members. Elder abuse, both physical and financial, is an ongoing problem in the United States which can ultimately be litigious. New laws have been instituted and existing laws scrutinized with… Read more »
3 Things You Need To Know About Hiring Lawyers WHY don’t people like to hire lawyers? Is it the cost of legal services? Actually, most people do not contact attorneys (soon enough) because they don’t understand their situation to be legal. This is where FREE CONSULTATIONS are beneficial. 3 Things You Need To Know About Hiring… Read more »
CORI: Getting criminal records sealed or expunged A CORI (criminal offender record information), compiles each individual’s criminal history with respect to any criminal case in a Massachusetts state court. Even if a charge does not result in a conviction, is continued without a finding (CWOF) or eventually is dismissed, it leaves a trail. Background checks… Read more »
If you have or are being sexually harassed at work, you have rights. In the past, following the allegations against Hollywood producer and director Harvey Weinstein, victims of sexual harassment have been coming forward. The #MeToo campaign was started by Tarana Burke. She regretted not sharing her story of abuse when a young woman confided… Read more »
Cape Cod law firms are constantly hiring both part and full time Paralegals, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists. These entry level positions generally work directly for the Attorneys’ in the firm and provide various aspects of legal case management including preparing legal documents, answering phones, filing, typing/word processing, research and greeting clients. They require ideal candidates… Read more »
FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS & WORKSHOPS FAMILY LAW, LANDLORD/TENANT, ELDER LAW, ESTATE LAW, BANKRUPTCY, IMMIGRATION & More Cape Cod attorneys generously donate their time and expertise to low to moderate income women for a range of ongoing, free CONFIDENTIAL legal services through the WE CAN organization based in Harwich Port. These free legal consultations & workshops… Read more »
What happens to the mortgage in a divorce? Having to consider breaking up the mortgage after the marriage breaks up is a monumental decision when emotions are already at an all time high. Divorces are tough. They are tough emotionally. Divorces are tough legally. They are tough financially. One of the many issues faced during… Read more »
Under the law in Massachusetts, M.G.L. c. 210, an adopted person has the right to obtain any information that does not identify the biological parents. The general rule is that an adopted person does not have an automatic right to access identifying information of their adopted parents. In order for that information to be released… Read more »
Q. What Debts Are Discharged in Bankruptcy? A. The short answer is unsecured debt and promises to pay (such as credit cards). READ MORE
An independent construction worker hired by a sub-contractor for the general contractor was injured on an unsafe construction site due to faulty equipment. A situation that could easily have been prevented if the general or sub-contractor simply would’ve installed the required safety netting. As in all injury cases, there are two issues that must be… Read more »
3 Reasons Why the DIY Approach to Bankruptcy is Shortsighted! Job loss; a catastrophic illness; the loss of a loved one: All are life-changing situations and can lead to a dramatic change in a person’s financial situation which can, in some cases, lead to filing for bankruptcy. Attempting to file for bankruptcy without the assistance… Read more »
In a Pickle and Need a Lawyer? When you’re in trouble you don’t usually get a ‘heads-up’ or prior notification. If the trouble involves the law it’s usually not great news unless you’re getting a windfall inheritance or buying a new home, legal matters tend to be sticky, scary and perceived to be expensive. So… Read more »
Parents are placed in a precarious situation whenever one parent seeks to remove children from the Commonwealth without the consent of the other parent. These are commonly known as “removal” cases. Recently, I prevented a removal at the request of a client. The opposing parent sought to remove the minor children to California, while my… Read more »
We know distracted driving causes accidents but Texting & Driving surpasses all – and young drivers are at greater risk! “What would happen if someone were to get into an accident – and they were texting and driving, it doesn’t matter if it were against the law, you would be found responsible, found negligent, and… Read more »
Home Buying After Bankruptcy – Yes You Can! Is home buying after bankruptcy possible? Most people think that they must wait for a bankruptcy to be “wiped” from their record before they can even think of buying a home. This is not true. Having a bankruptcy “wiped” from a credit record is not the same… Read more »
For almost three decades, Sandwich Business Attorney Jim Dillon, of the Law Office of James P. Dillion, Jr. has provided expert legal counsel in the areas of Business Law and Will and Estate Planning. Legal services involve business formations such as Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporate entities (i.e. S-corp, INC.) contracts and agreements, business purchases… Read more »
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety It is critical to understand bicycle and pedestrian safety. Riding a bicycle in Massachusetts is a popular and fun mode of transportation, as well as a terrific form of exercise, but it comes with the responsibility of practicing bicycle safety. Due to factors like distracted drivers and poorly lit roadways, auto-bicycle… Read more »
Exotic Dancer awarded $8.5 million after employer allowed her to drive drunk and insurance company failed to settle claim in bad faith. In November of 2010, 20-year old Kailee Higgins was severely injured in a car crash with an off-duty police officer. Tests later revealed Kailee’s blood alcohol level was 1.55, over twice the legal… Read more »
If You’re Moving to a New State Be Sure to Update Your Estate Plan The aftermath of Covid continues to fuel a booming housing market nationally as well as locally here Massachusetts and especially on Cape Cod. The median home price on the Cape has risen in 2020 from approximately $350,000 to over $500,000 in… Read more »
The lawsuit was initiated in 2012 by the owner of a vacant 16,477 square foot lot in Falmouth. The land is one of the last undeveloped lots in a residential subdivision known as “Wild Harbour Estates.” My client’s parents purchased the land in 1975. She inherited the land in 2005 after her parents died. The… Read more »
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy A typical scenario begins when someone may be only slightly over-extended on credit card debt or have a tax burden because of a common but unfortunate circumstance such as illness, job loss or divorce. This was exactly the case for Walter. He fortunately contacted Daigle Law Office early enough to make a difference… Read more »
Because immigration is such a complex process and currently a very controversial topic, immigration may be viewed as being just about ‘getting into the United States.’ However, in reality immigration most often deals with people already residing here and wanting to stay permanently or, trying to get their loved one(s) to join them. Therefore, “it’s very… Read more »