Attorney at Law
617-453-8565
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me and thank you for visiting today. As your attorney, I have one goal - to provide a full range of high quality value-driven legal services tailored to meet your needs.Conveniently located near the Probate and Family Court in East Cambridge, Massachusetts my practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Family Law, Small Business Issues, and Will & Estate Planning for individuals, families, and small business owners. From those initial focus areas we can build a relationship that covers the full range of your needs within the law.
Whether you are seeking to form a small business, need help in a family law matter, wish to plan for your future, or simply wonder what your legal rights are, it would be a privilege to discuss your case. Appointments are scheduled throughout the week - including weekends - and I am happy to come to you where you are most comfortable. You may dial me directly at 617-453-8565 or use the contact form to set up your appointment. Additionally, if you are seeking general legal information I have begun a blog site that will provide information, articles, and commentary on issues and news relating to my areas of focus.
I look forward to serving your legal needs.
Neil J. DePaul
For further discussion, commentary and information check my information blog at www.neildepaullaw.info
Posted by Jamie Downey on Boston.com Managing Your Money - February 2, 2012
A great article appeared in the Managing Your Money section of Boston.com today. There have been many changes to Estate Planning since President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. This article outlines many of them. Check it out by clicking here.
Massachusetts Attorney General Urges Mortgage Giants to Help Prevent Foreclosures
February 3, 2012 - Jenifer B. McKim - Boston Globe Staff.
Martha Coakley, Massachusetts' Attorney General has sent a letter to the Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency urging the two mortgage giants under his control to promote more fairness and prevent unnecessary foreclosures. AG Coakley made several suggestions to accomplish this goal to help underwater homeowners including reducing principal. Read the entire article published in the Boston Globe Business updates by clicking the link above.
SJC Rules that Same-Sex Couples Have Same Standing In Child Custody Disuptes
February 3, 2012 - John R. Ellement - Boston Globe, Metro Section
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that same-sex couples have equal standing when child custody disputes arise. The SJC confirmed that because the couple were married when the child was born, that child will be the legitimate child of both parents and the law now gives each parent equal legal standing in child custody proceedings. Read the article summarizing the ruling by clicking above. If you would like to read the Supreme Judicial Court's ruling, click here.
The Massachusetts Trial Courts Funding Crisis
For further reading click here to go to the Massachusetts Bar Association web site.
Our court system should be a source of pride. It is, after all, a model for many other countries looking to improve their judicial system and many United States Supreme Court cases have been cited internationally. The Founding Fathers made the rule of law a priority holding it out as a way to thrive and achieve the common good they sought for the future.
Our courts impact us all on a daily basis; even when we do not realize it. The courts are where we go to fight back government encroachment on our civil rights. The courts uphold our right to fair labor standards and levels the playing field when we negotiate employment contracts with behemoth corporations. From the time we wake up until the time we go to bed, the laws and the court system have been quietly operating in our lives.
Unfortunately, the Massachusetts Trial Court system has been facing budget cuts that make delivering service extremely difficult. Over a million new court cases are filed each year in the Massachusetts Trial Court system. But yet, our courts have been asked to continue their Constitutional duties with $46 million dollars less since 2009. The result has been 1,270 less court employees (since 2007) to help and process your case. See the pdf on these figures by clicking here.
As the Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal is being prepared by Governor Patrick and our House and Senate officials, we must act as the squeaky wheel to ensure our access to justice is not denied; either outright or by long delays. The rule of law, and our ability to seek equality through the courts was of great importance when this country was founded. It is no less important today.
Please take the time to click here and learn who your representative is. Drop them an e-mail or letter letting them know you care about having access to justice that can only be guaranteed with proper funding. The Massachusetts Bar Association has produced two video clips (see below) that help explain the situation.
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Debt Relief Agency
Neil J. DePaul is proud to be a federally recognized debt relief agency that helps individuals and small businesses throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code
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