I need an attorney to represent me in a family law case but I can't afford one. Is there anyone willing to do a pro bono? Please

I am sorry to hear about your situation. But AVVO does not allow solicitations for attorneys on its website; this site allows you to ask questions...

My husband has been sentenced and is still in county jail. he wants to know how to file an appeal, how does he do that?

I recommend that you seek the advice of an appellate attorney immediately. If your husband pled, he does not have a right to a direct appeal; he...

What can I do to appeal a restraining order that was unmerited?

While I tend to agree with my colleagues on the slim chance of success in an appeal that argues the sufficiency of the evidence, there may be a...

Generally speaking a family law court cannot make a spousal support order that leaves the payor spouse without the means to support him or her...

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What is this statement supposed to mean ? "Further appeal in a California State Court is precluded"

Yes. It means that the appellant has exhausted all available state court remedies. Unless the appellant a federal law issue (e.g., a U.S....

I failed to appear to court because of an emergency. Will I be granted an appeal?

I recommend that you file some form of request for reconsideration. Many judges will give you another chance under these circumstances. You...

How can I dismiss the child therapist when I feel she is biased against me and not providing real solutions to heal conflicts?

If the court appointed both an attorney to independently represent the interests of your children, and appointed a therapist, there is probably...

We won an arbitration vs. Caltrans. Caltrans can no longer appeal the decision and we have been paid for the judgment.

I do not know why you would need to "dismiss" an arbitration that has gone to award and satisfied. I have handled post-arbitration matters for...

Motion to expunge lis pendens

Filing and recording a lis pendens after the trial was lost and the case is on appeal is, in my opinion, very questionable and likely improper. ...

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How do I withdraw a DOR filed by dismissed attorney?

My response is the same as Ms. Finch's. What is a DOR?