How will a mistaken harassment prevention order be effective once it is resolved?

Not sure exactly what you are asking, but the order is effective on the date first issued by the judge. If it needs clarification to add family...

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Where can i rate and review the performance of a lawyer?

We don't have ratings. Reviews may or may not be found on attorneys' own web pages or in forums in which they participate like Avvo here. The Board...

Could a tenant (theoretically) pay all rent due then use Chap. 239 Sec. 8A to stay in my house forever?

I look upon c. 239, s.8A just like the 14-day notice for non-payment of rent provision within c. 186. In c. 186, if a tenant gets current under a...

If a recipient of alimony is purchasing a home with a parent are they still entitled to receive alimony from their ex in MA?

While the statute clearly contemplates a new "couple" relationship, it is not so limited. A number of factors would need to be considered, and...

Can I sue my landlord for all my rent back?

In additional to Atty. Abbott's advice, call and make a complaint with your local health department and building inspector ASAP. They have tools to...

Do I have any legal rights regarding a neighbor who chain smokes and the entirety of it ends up blowing in my house?

Atty. Kaskel gave you some good suggestions, especially calling your local health department. You might also consult with a local real estate...

Can a person get rights to their significant other's funeral plans, estate, etc?

You recognize that without legal marriage or common law marriage, the survivor is in a very difficult position. First, I hope the two of them...

Eviction

The mobile home on the land of another is still deemed a rental situation as if someone rented an apartment in a house. With no written lease, you...

Divorced in GA, live in WV, my ex,active duty Navy, is in NH. He owes my $1750 for med. expenses. What can I do? He won't pay.

You have a number of problems. If the children were still minors, and lived with you, WV could take jurisdiction of your case. But they are minors...

May I file for Grandparents Rights in WV-if so what type fee schedule-I am in my 60's with limited income,

Who is the child you want to assert grandparent rights over? Not clear there is a minor child involved.