I agree with my colleague. All civil lawsuits require both liability and damages. Absent any injuries you suffered, there is no claim. Certainly,...

Can a child file for visitation rights of a parent in the state of Massachusetts?

No, an adult child cannot file for visitation in this situation. You could call adult protective services if you believe elder abuse is...

Our lease expired on 8/31. Our landlord gave us notice of non renewal on 9/1 asking us to vacate by 10/1. Is this valid?

This will be answered by reading your lease, not by reference to M.G.L. c. 186, § 12. That covers tenancies at will. Your lease should say what...

My experience is that you will have a very difficult time relying on the words of a 4 yr.-old. My suggestion is you have a long talk about this...

Three areas of inquiry as to whether this is "legal". As stated by my colleague: 1) Town fire department; simply ask. 2) Town bylaws, as to whether...

Will I be faced with any legal issues by quitting my job/breaking my employment contract?

Obviously, per the contract language, you lose any bonus to which you may have been entitled. It is the language "other remedies available to the...

Can you sue your landlord for rent for the last 3 years if home is now being foreclosed on due to non payment on mortgage

No, you cannot. On what basis do you think you could? You pay rent in exchange for a place to live. You received your end of the bargain, and would...

I want to divorce my husband

He's on life support? What's his life expectancy? Why do you want to divorce now?

Can my child's mother withhold visitation? She claims child does not want to go and is old enough to decide for herself.

File another contempt. Bring this back to the court's attention. Ask for your attorney fees as a penalty. In my state, beginning at age 12 a...

Can my landlord yell and stomp when noise is made in my appartnebt?

I agree with my colleague. While the response of the LL may be immature, there is nothing wrong with it. Indeed, perhaps the drumming is too much,...