When can a court order a party in a civil case to undergo a mental health evaluation?

The American with Disabilities Acts requires courts and other legal entities to make "reasonable accomodations" such as having ramps for wheelchair...

Can i subpoena a witness in a restraing order hearing?

Every state has its own rules as to what constitutes adequate notice. I do not know CA rules since I am a NJ attorney, but courts rarely enforce...

Guaranteed judgments

TV shows are dressed up arbitration proceedings. The "litigants" who appear sign an agreement to abide by the decision of the arbitrator (which is...

This is a general answer as I am a NJ attorney, not TX. The option in NJ is to go either way. One of the biggest errors pro se litigants make is...

A plaintiff can withdraw a suit. The court can dismiss it for non compliance with the court rules. Normally a defendant cannot have a case...

Very confusing inquiry. By "footing" do you mean "paying your portion of the legal bill" or "requiring you to pay the legal bill?" I am a NJ not...

In appeal, (I filed ) can my wifes income be used, in a motion for me to pay my ex's attorney fees?

I am assuming you are pro se and your wife has legal representation. This is not a very smart way to litigate. You are mixing apples and oranges....

I was terminated by my manager and then she filled the position with...herself-do I have a case?

In a tough economy it is very hard to prove wrongful dismissal. In my home state of NJ an employee can file a complaint with the Wage and Hours...

You need to confer with a lawyer to find out what the chances are of losing the suit. A good defense means no loss to you. A lawyer can also...

I am a NJ family lawyer not an AZ one. Please accept this answer as a general one. It is never a good idea to bring a woman defendant back into...