Law Office of Lisa L. Ledbetter, Esq.

co-parenting, otherwise known as having both parents play an active role in their children’s daily lives, is by far the best way to ensure that all your children’s’ needs are met

it is important for renters to fully understand what it means, and how to identify situations that may very well be considered harassment.

the good news is landlords have rights too, and if you need to pursue the tenant, you can.

renting a new apartment can be an incredibly exciting time in your life. However, it does not make sense to jump right into signing the lease without making sure that it will not come back to haunt you in the future.

it goes without saying that consistent, peaceful, and purposeful communication with your ex-spouse is essential to the success of your custody arrangement in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

being a landlord is not an easy job. The good news is that there are things you can do in order to make your life easier.

being a landlord is not an easy job. The good news is that there are things you can do in order to make your life easier.

although transitions are now part of your life and the lives of your children, there are a few things that you can do in order to make them a bit easier on your kids.

the relationship between you and your landlord can get tense when things go wrong. The good news is that you have rights as a renter in Massachusetts.

before you make a commitment, it is important to be sure that you know exactly what you are getting into.

garnishments are Intrusive... It's 6:30 in the A.M. and there is a loud knock at your door. Naturally you are alarmed so you proceed to answer the knock with caution. You see from your window, a uniformed sheriff with papers in his or her hands. You have no idea what the visit is all about...but you maintain composure and open the door. "You have been served"... is all you hear. The sheriff walks off and you're left alone to read the disturbing news that you are being sued. I can't tell you how many weekly calls we receive from consumers who phone to say they are being or about to be garnished. They are in panic mode because they understand the ramifications of having less money in your paycheck.

the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that six immigration courts will resume non-detained individual (merits) hearings and master calendar dockets involving small numbers of respondents on June 29, 2020.

getting in touch with a debt harassment lawyer is the best way to move forward if you are facing any of these collection tactics.

during the Great Recession that started in 2007 there were more than 3 Million homes lost to foreclosure.

fall-related deaths for workers is on the rise. This article is a discussion of how some of those deaths and injuries can be prevented.

driving a truck is more difficult than driving a standard vehicle, so both non-commercial and commercial truck accidents can occur for many different reasons. A truck accident lawsuit may help you collect compensation for your losses in a truck-related accident.

slip and fall accidents can cause severe injuries. Filing an accurate claim is essential to receiving compensation for your losses in an accident. Receiving compensation can be very helpful to manage basic expenses due to the injury.

on June 25, 2020, the Deputy Director for Policy for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Joseph Edlow, issued a statement about severe budget problems at the USCIS.

no collection agency has the right to sue you or make threats of garnishing your wages for loans that aren't owed. However, they can summon you in a court of law and if a default judgment is passed against you, your wages may get garnished.

knowing the common errors to avoid can increase your chances of getting approved for Social Security disability benefits. Do not panic, just take every step carefully. Having an experienced attorney can help a lot!