Dona B. Lycurgus v. Nicholas C. LycurgusSupreme Judicial Court of MassachusettsDecember 24, 1969Facts:In September, 1965, Dona B. Lycurgus and her husband and children left the United States to visit Spain, France and Greece. From October, 1965, to June, 1966, she resided temporarily in the cellar of her mother-in-law's home in Greece. Both husband and wife entered Greece on temporary visas, and the husband did nothing "to...more
AMANOLLAH HOMAYOUN VAKIL vs. GUITI ADJAMI VAKIL.SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSJanuary 11, 2008Factual Background:Appellant husband filed a complaint for divorce from appellee wife pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, § 1B, alleging an irretrievable breakdown. Before their second marriage to each other, the parties executed an ante nuptial agreement which provided that the wife could not claim alimony if she contested the...more
PHYLLIS R. ANDERSON vs. KENNETH P. ANDERSON.APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSAugust 24, 1995Facts:The parties were married in Boston in 1953 and lived together in the Commonwealth until their separation in 1984. Both parties were living in the Commonwealth when the wife commenced this action in the Earnstable County Probate and Family Court in 1986. The Defendant husband filed a Pro Se appearance and concedes in his brief that there is no question that the court had personal jurisdiction over the parties when the divorce action was commenced. Neither party has resided in the Commonwealth since 1988. The husband, while residing in New Hampshire, continued to be employed in Massachusetts after the wife filed the divorce complaint. In February, 1992, the wife was served with a summons relating to a divorce action brought by the husband in New Hampshire. After the wife did not appear in the New Hampshire action and was defaulted, a decree of divorce entered in that action on April 10, 1992, containing orders relating to alimony and distribution of assets. In June of 1992, the husband then brought a motion to dismiss the MA action, alleging lack of prosecution and lack of...more
RUDOLPH F. PIERCE vs. CARNEICE G. PIERCE.SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSFACTS:The plaintiff, Rudolph F. Pierce, was married to the defendant, Carneice G. Pierce, for thirty-two years until their divorce on August 26, 1999. As part of their separation agreement, which was merged in relevant part with the judgment of divorce...more
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DUI (driving under the influence of drugs and other alcohol) charges may seem to be a simple charge, but on some grounds it can be considered as a criminal offense and may lead to serious charges such as prison sentences and revoked licenses.For some people, DUI charges are not to be taken seriously. Sad to say, many people do not realize the consequences of being involved in this charge and how this may affect their lives. What some people do not know is that this DUI arrest may have lifelong implications to the driver. Not only that they may be fined with certain amount of DUI fees, but their license may also be suspended or their car impounded.In some cases when the driver is involved in an accident which may have caused disability to someone or worse, death, the dui charge is being taken to another level and may be considered a criminal charge. As expected in criminal charges, punishments may go far beyond fines and may include imprisonment and license suspension for life.In this situation, a criminal defense lawyer will be greatly needed. This is to ensure that those convicted are still able to exercise their rights under dunk driving laws and to ensure them that this charge...more
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