Courts in Massachusetts
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Affidavit of Indigency if you can't afford Massachusetts court costs
If you need to go to court in Massachusetts, but you cannot afford the fees and costs of your case, you may not have to pay them. The court can "waive" (not charge) the fees, and have the state pay other costs. You must fill out a form...
Get help from Court Service Centers
What are Court Service Centers? Court Service Centers are run by the Massachusetts Trial Court. You can contact them by phone, Zoom, or in-person. They are free to use, but remember there may be other fees that are part of your case. Court...
How to fill out an Affidavit of Indigency
If you can't afford to pay court costs in Massachusetts, you can file a form called an Affidavit of Indigency. In this Affidavit of Indigency, you ask the court to "waive" (not charge) you the fees. This article has step by step...
Legal language 101: understanding key terms in court cases
This video explains what some commonly used words in court mean. Including: plaintiff defendant party claim answer counterclaim service of process affirmative defenses demand appearance mediation.
The Massachusetts Court System
This section of the Legal Tactics: Private Housing e-book gives an overview of state courts in Massachusetts, with a focus on housing issues.
Understanding the difference between civil and criminal cases
This video explains the differences between criminal and civil cases.
What if I need to get something notarized?
Sometimes you need to get a document "notarized". Getting a document notarized means: you sign the document in front of a notary public, that you have shown the notary proof of who you are, and you are signing voluntarily. Important A...