If someone is taking me to superior court for harassment. what exactly will happen

Unless the case is filed in small claims court, you will need to hire an experienced attorney who knows about the issues that are in the lawsuit,...

I need to get my name off of a car is it possible?

In this situation of co-signing a loan with your spouse, you are both liable equally. It will probably never happen that the lender will take...

Can a pharmacy impose a 20+% finance charge on a 30 day outstanding balance, without any contract?

If the credit arrangement that you describe is an open account with the seller, then it is subject to the rules under Cal. Civil Code, Section...

I cannot get my accounts to pay me. What are my legal rights?

Without a written contract, please be aware that you MAY need to file the lawsuit sooner than if you had a formal written contract. That is not...

You'll find that many of the lawyers who are answering questions on Avvo have great compassion for the people asking the question. If his debt goes...

A minor who is a victim of identity theft and is unable to get help because parents are not legal citizens.

Please see my legal guide on Avvo regarding identity theft and the California laws that protect us when we first learn about being victims of...

Can you get sanctioned when there wasn't an Ex Parte on calendar or docs filed?

I am confused because you refer to your attorney and indicate that you emailed documents to the opposing attorney. Most of the time all documents...

How long can an ex-creditor continue to charge interest?

Most debts are entitled to an award of interest if they file a collection lawsuit against you, so they can also reflect that rate of interest in...

I looked on the occourts.org site to see my case disposition "Disposition of Judgement Contested." What does this mean?

It appears to me that the court has decided the case. You should also expect to see on the record an entry by the clerk that notice of decision...

Application order

There are forms that you can fill out online, print, sign, and bring to the court for a fee waiver. Even the proposed order for a fee waiver can...