Is it possible to recover all of the rent I have paid on what was essentially a useless pile of dirt?

You should immediately contact an attorney experienced in landlord/tenant matters. If the landlords were responsible for the backup you certainly...

Would a judge allow me to adopt my wife's children if the father has been MIA for over 10 years?

My fellow attorneys have given you the answer to the missing father issue. If you can show the court that you have made an earnest, but...

Ex asked for an increase in support; can they combine/include my wife's income to determine how much my ex will get monthly?

The court will not consider your wife's income as your income. In fact, the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines specifically state that...

Can I use attorney's fees to hire a lawyer out of state for a communal property dispute involving my husband?

If the divorce is currently before the Massachusetts courts then the judge has jurisdiction over all marital property of the parties. I don't...

What are my options in regards to restricting visitations for my son and his dad? Can I keep him from driving with him etc..

If there was no specific visitation set by court order, which appears to be the case based on your submission, then you are under no obligation to...

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My tenant was discharged from bankruptcy. Can I continue with the eviction now?

The discharge ends the bankruptcy and you could proceed with your eviction, That having been said, if you were listed on the bankruptcy the...

Would like to know more about a Jury Trial Process?

Attorney Rice has given you an excellent answer considering the complexity of your inquiry. I would only add that a jury trial is a very involved...

Do I need permission from my ex husband to go on vacation with our daughter out of state?

You do not need his permission unless it specifies that you do in an order or judgment of the court in a divorce or paternity case. That being...

How can I get full custody of my children when their father is MIA and I don't know of his whereabouts?

If there was a divorce in this case, or it was a paternity action in which orders were issued, you would have to file a modification. If there was...

Do I have any legal ability as a tenant to force my landlord to deal with the smoking around the building?

To my knowledge there is no Massachusetts statute controlling this issue, although some municipalities have ordinances regulating where tenants can...