What can I do now

I assume that this case is on appeal, and that the attorney you refer to was your attorney of record. If so, the attorney cannot "relieve...

Appellate standard of review for Family Code section 2030.

Congratulations for wading deep into the muddy waters of appellate law. Articulating and applying the appropriate standard of review, and...

Selected as the best answer

My lawyer did not include anything opposing the SOF Affirmative Defense in opposition papers to Summary Judgment? Can I appeal?

As a general rule the court of appeal will not consider any issue that was not first presented to the trial court. It is not clear whether your...

Generally speaking the appellant has the burden of designating a sufficient record. On occasion the respondent will supplement an inadequate...

injury case has settled, the attorney has taken out the money to pay all medical bills, but refuses to pay.

The ultimate decisions regarding the compromise of liens is yours to make, not your attorney. If your attorney cannot obtain the desired discount...

Can an attorney ethically lie to a client?

Your attorney has a fiduciary duty to tell you the truth at all times.

Can i file a motion for summery judgement after my opponent filed an appeal?

There is no such procedure in the appellate court. As Mr. Daymude suggests, you may be able to obtain an early dismissal of the appeal, but that...

Can I enforce a family law judgement if the ex spouse has filed a motion to vacate the judgment?

A Motion to Vacate is not an appeal, and even a true appeal would not stay your right to enforce unless your ex posts an appeal bond or some other...

What does this mean?

The remittitur is the document issued by the appellate court that returns jurisdiction over the case back to the trial court.

How do I void a tow hearing decision?

The statement that a judgment can be voided "at any time" is very broad and does not reflect the many limitations on the ability to do so. If...