Consumer Law for Turners Falls, MA
- Bankruptcy
- Student Loans
- Obamacare
- Unemployment Law
- Wage and Hour Law
- Child Custody
- Inheritance Law / Probate
- Democracy
Bankruptcy
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Turners Falls, MA Bankruptcy
Start your bankruptcy research here. You'll find links to all the information for Turners Falls, Massachusetts.
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Turners Falls, MA Bankruptcy Lawyers
How to find a bankruptcy lawyer in Turners Falls, MA, and direct links to listings of bankruptcy attorneys serving Franklin County.
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Franklin County Means Test Calculator
Every county has its own expense standards, which are applied in the Bankruptcy Means Test, also known as Form 22A. You must complete the means test before you can file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The LegalConsumer.com Means Test Calculator has helped more than a million people get a rough idea of how they will fare in the means test. Click here to use the Means Test Calculator for Franklin County.
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Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court Info
Each bankruptcy court has its own website and local forms. We provide direct links to essential court information that you'll need before you file, including the Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court's instructions for filing without an attorney, local forms, and local rules.
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Franklin County Bankruptcy Court
Find out which federal court district you should file in, and which courthouse to contact.
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Massachusetts Bankruptcy Law (Massachusetts Exemptions)
Section 522 of the federal bankruptcy law provides a list of "exemptions" (property you can keep), but each state has exemptions of its own. Many states let you only use the state exemptions. Here you'll find the exemptions applicable in Massachusetts, including the Massachusetts Homesetad Exemption, and Massachusetts exmptions for pensions, personal property, wage garnishment, and "wild card" exemption.
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Bankruptcy Forms for the Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court
Free, downloadable bankruptcy forms for use in the Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court
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Franklin County Bankruptcy Forms
Free downloadable bankruptcy forms for use in Franklin County.
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Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court Credit Counseling
Before you can file bankruptcy, you must go through court-approved credit counseling. Here, find a list of credit counseling agencies that have been approved for pre-bankruptcy counseling in the Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court.
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Student Loans
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Massachusetts Student Loans
Student loans now make up the largest single source of consumer debt. It is important to know your rights as a student loan debtor, or as a potential student borrower.
Our articles go over:
- the important differences between public and private student loans,
- your rights and consequences regarding payment reduction,
- Massachusetts default penalties,
- loan forgiveness, and cancellation,
... depending on the kind of loan you have.
Health Insurance (Obamacare)
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Massachusetts Obamacare Information
Consumers want to know what the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has to offer in terms of competitive insurance rates and the all-important subsidies and tax credits you may qualify for. Our state-specific articles tell you how to sign up in Massachusetts, how to qualify for Massachusetts subsidies to make your insurance affordable, and whom you need to contact, in Massachusetts, to mantain health insurance coverage if your life situation changes.
Unemployment Benefits
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Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits Home
Have you recently lost your job? If so, you may qualify for unemployment benefits: money paid by Massachusetts to those who are temporarily out of work.
This site provides clear, accurate information on collecting unemployment benefits in Massachusetts, including eligibility, how to apply, how much you'll get, what you'll have to do to keep collecting benefits, and what to do if your application is denied.
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Turners Falls, MA Unemployment Benefits Info
Each state has its own unemployment agency, procedures, forms, and regulations for filing for unemployment benefits. Massachusetts's unemployment agency has its own website and online guide. We provide the essential links to this website and guide, and describe the information you need to apply for unemployment benefits.
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Turners Falls, MA Unemployment Benefits Resources
Applying for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts is a multi-step process. We give you step-by-step information about how and where to apply, as well as the various ways you can apply for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Unemployment Benefit Amounts & Eligibility
To qualify for unemployment benefits, you must meet two basic requirements. First, you must have earned at least a minimum amount, set by Massachusetts law, in the time before you lost your job. Second, you must be out of work through no fault of your own. If you are found eligible, Massachusetts law also determines how much you will get per week, based on your prior earnings.
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Handling Unemployment Problems
If you are found ineligible for benefits, you can file an appeal. You'll need to meet the procedural requirements and deadlines set by Massachusetts. This might be a good time to consult with an experienced Massachusetts unemployment lawyer.
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Franklin County Job Centers
Local job centers -- sometimes called One-Stop Career Centers or American Job Centers --can help you with cover letters, resumes, and job search efforts. You may be required to register with a job center as part of your ongoing obligation to look for work while collecting benefits.
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Wage and Hour Law
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Massachusetts Information on Your Wage and Hour Rights
Does your employer owe you wages? If so, you need to know what you can do in Massachusetts to get the money you are owed.
This site provides clear, accurate information on wage and hour rights in Massachusetts, including minimum wage, overtime, breaks from work, paycheck rules, and more.
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Turners Falls, MA Overtime Rights
Federal and state laws determine your rights to overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires most employers to pay employees one-and-a-half times their regular hourly wage for every hour worked over 40 in a week. But not every employee is entitled to overtime. And some states have different rules.
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Turners Falls, MA Rights to Pay
Federal and Massachusetts laws determine the minimum wage, your rights to tips, when you get your final paycheck, and much more.
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Handling Wage and Hour Problems
If you have a wage and hour claim against your employer, you need to know what to do. Most states have a procedure for filing an administrative wage claim. If that doesn't work, it might be a good time to consult with an experienced Massachusetts unemployment lawyer.
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Child Custody Law
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Massachusetts Child Custody Laws
Learn how to to navigate Massachusetts child custody laws and procedures.
This site provides clear, accurate information on child custody rights in Massachusetts, including how courts make decisions, basic concepts such as physical vs. legal custody, and more.
Inheritance Law
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Massachusetts Inheritance Law
Here, you can learn:
- how probate works in Massachusetts
- how to transfer or take care of property that has been left by loved ones
- how to find local property records, etc. that you may need to clear title to property you are inheriting
- whether or not you will be taxed on what you inherit and how to file taxes if necessary
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Franklin County Probate Court
Health Care Law/ Living Wills & Advance Directives
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Massachusetts Health Care Law
If you must make decisions about the health care of a loved one, it is important to have their wishes in writing and in the proper legal form. Each state has rules about the format for these documents. Here you'll find a thorough discussion of what you need to know in Massachusetts before you make a Living Will, Advance Directive, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, DNR, POLST or MOLST forms.
Democracy
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Turners Falls, MA Elected Officials
Contact your Elected Representatives at all levels of goverment.
Consumer Law by Region
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YOUR COUNTY
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Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy Means Test Calculator for Franklin County
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Franklin County Bankruptcy Court
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Franklin County Bankruptcy Forms )
(where in the Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court to get and file bankruptcy forms if you live in Franklin County
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Inheritance Law
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Child Custody
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Unemployment
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Massachusetts Bankruptcy
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Massachusetts Obamacare
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Massachusetts Healthcare Law
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Related Regions
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Other Cities for Zip Code 01349
- 01349 - MILLERS FALLS
- 01349 - TURNERS FALLS
Parent Regions
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CITY: Turners Falls, Massachusetts
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COUNTY: Franklin County
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BANKRUPTCY COURT: Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court
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STATE: Massachusetts
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CIRCUIT: First Circuit Court of Federal Appeals
Counties in the Springfield, MA area
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