How do i get started with a malpractice suit against a Dentist and does what he did to my Mother qualify for a suit?

Quite possibly. Although, the damages value may not be worth it. In my opinion, this sounds like a good case for a pre litigation demand letter. ...

How can i help my situation for custody?

File for custody orders immediately. Ask for child support and move out. You should really hire an attorney to help you. You can ask that the...

How to do a Summary Divorce

The LA Superior Court's web-site has a very informative link to "self-help" and provides step-by-step instructions including reference to the...

Battered spouse, how to obtain divorce without consent of my husband?

You do not need your spouse's consent to get a divorce, regardless of your circumstances. You do however, have to serve him with notice of the...

How does life insurance work when ex-spouses and children are involved

Set up a revocable living trust. Name "soon-to-be-husband" as trustee and child as trust beneficiary. Name the trust as the sole beneficiary to...

Deposition in a divorce

Since he is at the point where he is violating court orders and has already been in jail for it, it's time to request terminating sanctions. Make...

How involved does my lawyer need to be?

It is highly recommended and protects the integrity of the prenuptial agreement if each party is represented by separate (i.e. their own) legal...

Terminating parental rights

Unless there is a stepparent adoption in the works, a biological parent cannot simply give up his parental rights and certainly cannot make it as...

A verbal agreement can be made into a binding oral contract, but not in the context of a dissolution of marriage. He can change his mind in the...

I have court ordered child support that is not being paid, can we go after his city retirement pension plan?

You need an order that establishes the amount of arrears plus interest. Once you have that order, you can garnish his income payments from the...