A party who has not appeared in a case must be served by the same personal or substitute service, as required for a summons and complaint. There...

Depostions

Most attorneys that I know spend time before a deposition preparing the client, at least an hour talk, as to what sorts of questions to expect and...

Can my spouse be held responsible to a student loan taken BEFORE we got marreid?

You are not liable for your spouse's student loans. However, a debt collector is entitled to contact the spouse to discuss the debt. I would not...

Can judgment be negotiated?

This is the reason why I tell people to use bankruptcy only as a LAST resort. Because some debts and lawsuits cannot be discharged. Thus, you are...

We lost our home to foreclosure and now the bank is suing us for the difference in what was owed and what they sold it for.

You may have important defenses to this lawsuit that will help you avoid bankruptcy and either enable you to get the case dismissed or get a...

I would need to see your small claims complaint and the judgment in your favor to be able to advise you on this. The problem is that most small...

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Am I legally responsible for paying for inspections after everything has already been finalized?

You as the buyer have the right to have the home inspected. It is your option and you can do it or not do it, but it is unlikely something that...

Should I fight a collection agency that says they are collecting a debt for a speeding ticket from the year 2000?

There is so much court information (criminal, tickets, and civil) available online, I prepared a legal guide on how to access California Court case...

How do I open a bank account for residual checks for my partner, that I receive?

As I understand your posting, you are receiving checks in your partner's name. You refer to an estate, so I assume that the person is deceased...

Had oral agreement w/ Tenant that she would stay 2 months. 2 weeks in she gave notice she will be moving out in 2 weeks. Legal?

Let her leave. If she burns down the residence or badly damages it or leaves it a complete mess because you made her stay, then it will more than...