I am being sued in small claims court i personally was never served does that matter?

Valid service of process can be obtained via substitute service. Was it valid substitute service is a valid question but one that cannot be...

Order of dismissal?

I agree with my colleagues. Not enough information. Dismissed means the case is over.

Is is illegal? And what can I do?

First, you state you lived in the home with your significant other. You do not state, but it is implied that your significant other owned the...

The real estate property (home) is in a joint trust?

1st, your question is posted under Probate, but it should have been posted under trust. Also, now that it is clear that this is a trust situation...

Can property owners force membership in HOA if not authorized by covenants?

There is no way to give an opinion about documents that we have not seen or read. You need to consult with an HOA attorney in your area to ask...

How does a three day notice works?

Typically oh get a three day notice due to failure to pay rent. If section 8 did not pay the rent, no matter the reason, it’s as if you did not pay...

Are all mortgage notes negotiable no matter what or how the mortgage "changes" the note?

I agree with Attorney Klurfeld and Gaffney. Case law supports that notes are negotiable. Nothing to add beyond their responses.

If you settle in mediation and one person said he was paying final bill and never did and my lawyer wont go after him?

The only answer I can give is; if you are dissatisfied with your lawyer fire him and hire a new one. If this case has been going for years there is...

What happens after a judge grants a final summary judgment for defendant and you are per se?

Your question really does not make sense. If you are the defendant and the judge has enters judgment against you that means that you lost the...

Sorry for your loss. However it sounds like that you may need to do a probate of some type. Not enough information to say for sure what type. I...