Attorney fees for prevailing part in a family law appeal?

You are probably correct. You should consider asking the court of appeal to order the trial court judge to award you fees, either by appealing the...

Your recitation of the law appears to be generally correct, and a motion to vacate a void order under CCP 473(d) is not the same as a motion for...

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Does my atty need to notify the me of a hearing with the Judge for the purpose of awarding atty fees to Plaintiff?

You may have grounds to vacate the order based on attorney neglect. Code of Civil Procedure 473. You might also have grounds for a malpractice...

The best way to go was to have an attorney represent you at the hearing. The next best way is to hire an appellate attorney now to see if there...

Should an attorney charge me for a consultation or demand a large retainer fee without saying what they would do for me?

Most employee-side employment lawyers will consider handling EEOC-type cases on a contingency fee basis if there appears to be a chance of...

Can I hire a lawyer for my husband to handle his case in two different counties?

California attorneys are allowed to practice throughout the state. Nothing prevents a Los Angeles based attorney from handling a case in Oakland,...

Writ of mandamus to federal appeals court to order criminal investigations by local/federal/county law enforcement?

Appellate courts don't tell criminal law enforcement agencies what to investigate.

How long it take to act on a collection judgment ?

In California a judgment of that size is immediately enforceable upon entry. An appeal will not alone stay the right to enforce; you will have to...

Will the judge make the mediator's report the court order automatically or will I have a chance to speak/ask for trial?

The mediator's report is only evidence. You have the right to challenge it. Please retain a family law attorney now.

The paralegal cannot provide legal advice. Do not, under any circumstances. file a petition for divorce, through a paralegal. Find a family law...