I work for a nonprofit. They have just announced that each of us must now 'volunteer' at one of our programs o....
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5/23/2012 12:26
by MassWorker |
Hello. My brother was injured in a fall at a store in Massachusetts and the thing ended up in a local small n....
The issue is controlled,or is supposed to be controlled, by the Massac....
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5/22/2012 07:24
by JeromeW |
Hi,
Can you explain the laws around renting your apartment to people with children or looking to have childre....
There are many posts on this forum dealing with MA lead paint law, inc....
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5/21/2012 08:05
by dare2dream |
I am sole guardian for my special needs child. They have visitation with their father. He is not communicating....
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5/21/2012 07:48
by melelllan |
We have been awarded a $200,000 judgement in a probate matter that has gone on for years. The execeutor of my ....
I understand your desire to get a second opinion on this matter. ....
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5/20/2012 16:20
by massconfusion27 |
I received a Summons in the Mail to appear in Court in June for a B & E misdemeanor. I went to the Police Depa....
The answers to your questions are as follows: (1) The police departmen....
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5/19/2012 22:26
by completelyconfused |
The Massachusetts Public Health Council just approved new regulations (105 CMR 309) intended to give healthcar....
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5/18/2012 10:42
by The Editor |
I'm supposed to go to my SSDI hearing next week before an administrative law judge and I'm getting very nervou....
You didn't say if you have an attorney or not. If you do not, yo....
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5/17/2012 06:49
by TinaW |
My brother is the power of attorney for my elderly mother. She is demented and often confused about her finan....
Yes, nothing to worry about. The terms Power of Attorney and Att....
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5/14/2012 06:51
by AABates |
Hello. In Massachusetts let’s say I’m paying say $8,000 a year in Child Support to 23. Under the agreemen....
If your Agreement says you should pay child support until the child is....
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5/4/2012 22:18
by divorced_with_children |
Several of my colleagues will dictate consultation notes in which they state they don't have the complete hist....
The question probably boils down to whether or not such practice is wi....
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10/2/2011 18:37
by Anonymous |
Joint bankruptcy for gay couple
As of this minute, probably not a good idea to file jointly. Because bankruptcy is a federal matter, and federal law does not yet recognize same sex marriage, gay couples must file individually. This is, as they say, a fluid issue. The Obama administration is not going to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in Court. Also, in February, a same sex couple filed a joint Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition in California. It will be interesting to see how the court deals with that petition.
As to the advantages of filing jointly, it is often cheaper. However, in some cases, depending on the unique circumstances of the couple, they may be better off filing separately. For more on that possibility, and for an update on the advisability of filing jointly, you should discuss your situation with a Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney. Good luck.
I agree with the editor that
I agree with the editor that the safe road is to file individually. However, given the Obama Administration recent policy shift and a decision from the federal district court I think the time is ripe for a change. Filing a joint case may have many speed bumps (it may also have no speed bumps given the recent policy shift) but I think it would be well worth it for you and many people that would follow you to have a clear decision from the court.
If you would like to speak with me about your case please call.
Robert Kovacs
RKovacsLaw.com
UPDATE
Follow this link for an update on the issue of whether same sex couples can file a joint bankruptcy petition.