My ex wife just served me papers for law suit of 21,000 for money she claims I borrowed with no agreement or signed contract

Oral agreements are enforceable in CA, but a breach of oral contract lawsuit has to be filed within 2 years from the date of breach, so one defense...

We've stopped mortgage payments on our home. what repercussions are we facing?

There's not enough information here to advise you. Is your mortgage a single deed of trust, not re-financed, on a house you live in? If so you may...

Foreclosure action has been started against me for a piece of land I own in florida. What are the foreclosure laws in Florida?

You've posted this in Los Angeles, and if you want Florida lawyers to see it to respond to your foreclosure law question, you should re-post it...

Purchased car from used car dealer, found out car was in a major accident but not reported to Autocheck.. what to do?

"As is" means buyer beware. It means no warranties of any kind are offered. This is the danger in buying a used car through some method like eBay...

My exboyfriend gifted me 20,000 for the down payment of my home 2 plus years ago. Can he sue me for the money?

A gift is a gift, and he can't now claim it was a loan. When banks require "gift letters" for loans, they're making sure that you, the borrower,...

Must I be notified in writing regarding a new landlord?

Your written lease governs this relationship. Does it provide that if the landlord assigns the property or rent, they must give notice, and if so...

Lke many legal concepts, an inquiry into the "cause" of an employment termination is a fact-specific one. Here's one court's definition, and it's...

Can landlord enter tenant's unit while tenant is home without giving tenant a chance to open the door herself?

This is a genuine emergency, so yes, the landlord can neter without waiting for permission. Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not...

Can i file a defamation of character and lawsuit

All lawsuits need damages, and you haven't mentioned any. What's harmful about you visiting a female student's home unannounced? If you're a...

Do I need a lawyer for a deposition with the SEC, I am not a defendent in this case? Can I refuse to answer certain questions?

Well, you're not a defendant right now, but if I were you, I wouldn't go to a deposition with the SEC without a lawyer, and I'm a lawyer....