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The Official Word
Massachusetts General Law is
in the reference department (Ref 345) and online at www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations is in reference
(Ref 342.9744) and online in part at www.lawlib.state.ma.us/cmr.html
Court cases that are decided in the Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court are reported in
Massachusetts Decisions. Ref 345.
Framingham Zoning By-Laws. Ref Desk 974.4/FRAMINGHAM.
General By Laws Town of Framingham. Ref Desk
974.4/FRAMINGHAM.
General
Sources
Massachusetts
Trial Court Law Libraries.
www.lawlib.state.ma.us A wealth of information specific to Massachusetts. Includes a
Ask A Law Librarian service with an option for online chat.
Mass Legal Help.
www.masslegalhelp.org Improving access to justice for low income and disadvantaged people through innovative use of the Web.
Some of the documents are also available in Spanish.
Findlaw.
www.findlaw.com Searchable case
law, articles, forms, and links, well organized by subject and
geographic location.
West’s Encyclopedia of American Law. Ref 348.73
West's 2004.
Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law.
Ref 349.73 Nolo's 2008.
Legal Services
www.neighborhoodlaw.org
Legal services and extensive information about health, education, housing, family law and public benefits. Information
is available in Spanish, Russian, and other languages.
www.massbar.org Legal assistance and information from the Massachusetts Bar Association.
Consumer
Resources
www.state.ma.us/consumer
The state's watchdog agency charged with educating, informing and protecting consumers.
www.ago.state.ma.us Consumer Complaint and Information Section of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office.
Housing
Legal Tactics: Self-Defense For Tenants In Massachusetts.
346.7440434/Legal.
Residential Landlord-Tenant Law: A Modern Massachusetts Guide. Ref 346.0434.
www.neighborhoodlaw.org/cat/43
Neighborhood Legal Services housing section provides information about
housing rights, affordable housing, and more.
Divorce and
Family Law
www.divorcenter.org,
a local nonprofit organization providing education information and referrals to lessen the
trauma of divorce.
How To File For Divorce In Massachusetts: With Forms. 346.0166 2001/Sooho.
The American Bar Association legal guide for women. 340.092 American.
Every Parent’s Guide to the Law. Ref 346.017 1998 Forman.
(also circulating)
The Workplace
Sexual Harassment On The Job: What It Is & How To Stop
It. Ref 344.01413/Petrocelli.
The Employer's Legal Handbook. 344.01 Steingold 2007.
The Employee Rights Handbook. 344.01 Sack
2010.
Your Rights In The Workplace. JOB 344.01 Your 2007.
Health Care
www.medicare.gov is the official U.S. Government site for people on Medicare.
www.state.ma.us/dma The Division of Medical Assistance is the single state agency in Massachusetts that
administers Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
www.hla-inc.org Health Law Advocacy provides free legal representation to eligible consumers that live or work
in Massachusetts.
Real Estate
www.lawlib.state.ma.us/realestate.html
Estate Planning
Plan Your Estate.
346.052/Clifford.
8 Ways To Avoid Probate. 346.052/Randolph.
J.K. Lasser's New Rules For Estate And Tax Planning.
343.053/Apolinsky.
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