Can a father ask the mother to change a scheduled weekend for personal reasons?

If there is a court order, both parents have the right to follow it. It's often better for the children if everyone can act like grownups and...

No, it is not legal. You can talk to an attorney. Note, however, that if you were secretly recording sound then you may have also committed a...

For a fixed term lease, how much notice is required and how much time does a tenant have to reply wanting to renew a lease?

For a fixed term lease without any renewal language, the assumption is that you will leave at the end of the lease.

Can I recover money from fraudulent claimant?

Yes, you can sue them. You can also attempt to report them for unauthorised practice of law, if that applies to your case.

I'm sorry that happened. Yes, it is illegal. You should speak with a local employment attorney and give full details of the issue.

Who keeps the engagement ring when given as a Christmas gift in Massachusetts?

This is literally a textbook law school exam question. If it was actually a gift, you keep it. If it was conditional on subsequent marriage, he...

I have rented an Art Studio in a reconditioned old mill. Who is responsible for obtaining the occupancy permit?

Generally the landlord would handle that. However, there are few limits on commercial leases, so we can't really comment without reading the lease.

Can I reduce taxes on the sale of a rental property by purchasing another rental for equal or higher sales price?

Yes, you can probably do a "1031 exchange," which requires competent tax and legal assistance. Hire an attorney.

My ex husband has forged my signature on a mortgage modification can I have him arrested?

You can report the forgery to the police and to the bank. You can also hire a lawyer to bring suit. It is unlikely that he will be arrested based...

Can my landlord take away my parking spot?

If you have an active lease which grants you a parking spot, the landlord cannot unilaterally change the lease terms.