You can't file an Unlawful Detainer Action to get personal property returned. UD actions are notably for evicting someone from a home or apartment...

California: Motion to dismiss granted, but with leave to amend? Confusing order

My best guess is that this was a cut and past order from an order granting a standard motion to strike, in which case the court usually grants...

Can I get a new judge before my Hearing, this judge is biased?

Sections 170 thru 170.9 of the Cal. Code of Civil Procedure determine how and when you can disqualify a judge or the judge can determine that he or...

Can I file lawsuit against bank?

Since this was not a check, I will assume it was an unauthorized electronic transfer, which would be governed by the federal Electronic Funds...

I am somewhat unclear what you mean. To whom and in what context did you sign a letter that allows someone to take a portion of your wages? Is...

Victim of Identity theft, what do I do?

You're in Massachusetts, so I would start with the suggestions from your State's Office of Consumers Affairs, which I provide to you in the first...

If legally separated and spouse uses credit card who is responsible for debt

I advise people to close all joint accounts if they are getting separated or divorced, because of just this concern. Until the credit card is...

Can wages be garnished without lawsuit?

The only way for a judgment to be enforced in California from another state's judgment is to file a Petition for Sister State Judgment and have it...

Can My x wife wipe out a judgement from family court thru Bankruptcy and would this be considered fraud ?

The Bankruptcy Code exempts family support obligations. See Section 11 U.S.C. Sec. 523(a)(5). Thus, if you are able to get a family court judge to...

In California, is there a way to remove my name from our property to protect my credit?

It's not your name on the property that affects your credit standing, it's the fact that the lender has you as one of the borrowers on the loan. ...