News And Thoughts On The Law In And Around Boston

Part of doing business is getting paid for products or services. When Massachusetts businesses encounter clients or customers who fail to pay on their contracts, a friendly reminder call or email may not be enough. If it becomes necessary to take additional steps, sending a demand letter could be the next step before taking more formal steps, such as filing a lawsuit.

For some reason, some people fail to understand that they must fulfill their contractual obligations and that a business does have legal options to make that happen. They may think that the business will not come after them expecting payment, but they would be wrong. A demand letter lets a customer or client know that the business expects to be paid and will avail itself of all legal options available to collect.

Owning a home here in Massachusetts or elsewhere can be rewarding. When that home needs improvements, renovations or repairs, you entrust what may be your largest asset into the hands of a contractor. Even though he or she may seem trustworthy, you should take full advantage of the ways that consumer and construction law protect you.

Before signing a contract with a construction company, you may want to do some research to determine whether others had issues with the contractor in the past. For example, has the company abandoned a project without finishing it? Did it deviate from the specifications or plans without discussing it with the homeowner first? Did the company present a certificate of registration?

Every married couple, whether here in Massachusetts or elsewhere, has their issues. Disagreements will happen. It is how each couple handles them that makes the difference. When an individual dreads going home at the end of the day, then divorce could be the next step.

Working through disagreements could make a relationship stronger. On the other hand, it could continue to deteriorate the relationship. When feelings of resentment and anger overtake everything else, it may be time to take a step back and review the marriage. Love may not be enough to sustain the relationship anymore. People fall out of love all the time, but when they can no longer be in the same room together, it could definitely signal that it is time to go their separate ways.

Your life is about to change in ways you cannot easily calculate. When you decided to divorce, you knew that it would be an arduous, stressful and emotional process. You may discuss your impending predicament with friends and loved ones here in Massachusetts, but they cannot go through it for you. Even so, their counsel, along with the counsel of others, can help you find a way through it that provides you with the tools you need in order to move forward confidently.

For many Massachusetts residents, this means ensuring some measure of financial security post-divorce. From talking to others, you may already know that your money situation will not be as it was during the marriage. At least in the short term, ]some sacrifices may be needed in order to provide yourself with a more stable long-term future.