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My lawyer signed a final judgment for civil case on my behalf, and then came off the case and other party did show cause hearing
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Answered on October 25, 2011
You need to contact legal aid ASAP if you cannot afford a private attorney. The facts as you described are rather convoluted. But, one thing is...
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How is a complaint amended?
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Answered on October 25, 2011
Gneerally, you have the right to amend the complaint. But, you will need permission from the court. Better yet, hire a lawyer to assist you...
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I had a show cause hearing after final judgment for civil contempt, I missed the hearing what do I do?
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Answered on October 25, 2011
You need to resolve the bench warrant ASAP by calling the court clerk to set up a time to do a walk-in court appearance. Good luck.
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What happens after "A lawyer threatens to presents criminal charges in order to obtain an advantage in a Civil Matter"?
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Answered on October 25, 2011
You should have never signed the settlement agreement if you did not agree with it. Lawyers frequently outmatch pro se litigants by using idle...
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What would one do for a time given to be in court, documented. When arrive they say it was earlier in morning. issued warrant.
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Answered on October 25, 2011
Your friend needs to call the court and find out when they take walk-in arraignments. The longer he stays out there without resolving the...
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I need to request records from auto insurance companies for a personal injury case in California Superior Court.
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Answered on October 25, 2011
A subpoena duces tecum will usually get you the results you're aiming for...Hiring a lawyer is more ideal, but use subpoena power to get the...
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Lawyer disbarred as result of our litigation against him. Why must we continue litagation?
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Answered on October 24, 2011
Even though the lawyer was apparently disbarred no doubt due to self-dealing, you need to proceed till the end of litigation or file a dispositve...
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Is is legal for a lawyer to use the Subpoena Power to force settlement negotiations?
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Answered on October 24, 2011
In litigation, the tactics can be phenomenal--especially when high stakes are involved. You need to hire a lawyer to advise you and run...
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What's my lawyer up to?
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Answered on October 24, 2011
Only your lawyer and the court can answer that question. Call your attorney and ask for an update. (Note: Re-scheduling happens all the time for...
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CAN MY HUSBAND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR OB, PRENATAL AND DELIVERY FEES FROM CHILD NOT HIS DURING DIVORCE
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Answered on October 24, 2011
Fact pattern is reminiscent of a divorce case I handled once. The linch pin is the date of birth. If the child is born BEFORE the divorce is...
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