How much does a restraining order cost, and can it be for two people?

In California you can go on your county court's website and download forms yourself for restraining orders - there are several forms and...

Can a person sue me for slander for writing an e-mail to a person to let them know this person was lying to them?

He can sue you if what you said was untrue. You are getting your information second-hand so you should be more cautious about your response to it....

Car accident litigation - now filing for bankruptcy - been in ligtigation for 14 months. Checked into filing bankruptcy

Mr. Bush is correct...you may be able to protect some of the tort claim recovery under certain exemptions. It is impossible to tell you exactly...

Is it possible and winnible to sue the tobacco companies over a death caused by second hand smoke

It is impossible to answer your question without a full understanding of the facts including exposure of your mother to other potential causes and...

I filed a sexual harrassment claim which is pending. I am now getting a divorce. Is he entitled to any money in California

Your attorney is correct to the extent that any damages for personal injury you receive in the sexual harassment case are personal to you. ...

Harrassment through Litigation in California

I concur with Mr. Fink's suggestion about vexatious litigant rule. Also, if you go to verdict in any case in which he has sued you and you win you...

Car accident litigation - now filing for bankruptcy - been in ligtigation for 14 months. Checked into filing bankruptcy

You need to get a second opinion from a bankruptcy lawyer in a different legal community in California who is not afraid to advise you that your...

What happens if my bank did not follow "due diligence" and in fact submitted false statement to the County Office prior to NOD?

The bank may have violated the Uniform Commercial Code sections regulating their actions as well as other banking/debt collection laws...you need...

Normally a challenge to a purported wrongfully filed lis pendens is raised in the litigation for which it was filed (the case the judge said was...

What happens if I can't show up for a summons?

Notify the court and see if you can appear telephonically...court rules differ but if you simply don't show up potentially a warrant can be issued...