For a small claims trial will the Clerk Magistrate sit at the bench and wear a robe?

No, although some would like to. Who mediates depends on what program they have in your local court, but generally it will not be the same clerk,...

The judge gave custody of my daughter to her father and custody of my youngest son to his father with out just cause, why?

There are some facts missing, but your comment to Atty. Varszegi fills in some. If the daughter was in Minn. and ordered to stay there, I can...

Is there a strong case here?

Yes, talk to a personal injury attorney experienced with security and premises liability issues. If the assailants were minors, you might consider...

Notice to vacate, appear in housing court, if paid up and set up to pay automatically on line, do i still have to go?

Yes, answer the complaint and show up and defend this. If you received a 14 day notice for non payment of rent, your full payment should save you....

I live in massachusetts, I own my home and is protected by homesteaders act. How can a credit card company place lien against it

The homestead protects equity, not against liens being asserted. If credit card co forced a sale, your mortgage and homestead would be paid first,...

What is "primary physical and legal custody" of my child?

I agree with the excellent answers you have received. With the will, perhaps the issue is that you have designated someone else to be legal...

My ex refuses to disconnect any of the services; Does that violate the restraining order?

Presuming you were not married, I am afraid there is little to do about his possessions. As for a handicap sign, I presume for your car, contact...

I am going to assume that you have no attorney and that you have no order regarding use of the joint account. First, you should probably be ending...

For a small claims action can I file my response with the court the same day as the hearing

You can, unless you have been defaulted already, in which case you will need to file a motion to remove the default and have a reason for doing so....

What are my legal rights?

First question is whether you were married to him or not. If not, I presume you have sole legal custody, and as such you get to determine if he has...