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In Massachusetts, how are assets divided in a divorce?

Additional Information: We have been married for over thirty years, unfortunately, I now realize that all of our assets are in my husband’s name.  Does this mean that if I file for divorce I will not get anything? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Not at all.  It matters little to a Probate Judge whose name the property is in.  Rather, the Judges in

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I’ve witnessed some sexual harassment at work.

Additional  Information: I have been working for this company for only six months.  While there, I have noticed that my boss has been sexually harassing some of my co-workers.  I have been asked to give a statement about what I witnessed, but I am worried that I will be fired.  What can I do? ATTORNEY ANSWER: If your employer were

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I am pregnant. Are there any laws protecting my employment?

Additional  Information: I have been working for my company for over three years.  Recently I became pregnant and informed my supervisor of the fact.  Since that time, he has been acting differently towards me.  I am worried that I may be fired.  I know that I am an “employee at will” according to the employee’s handbook, but I wonder if

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