Do I have to pay the disputed bill before suing in small claims court?

Only cases for money with actual damages can be filed in small claims court. Why don't you try and figure this out and work with the doctor before...

As a beneficiary of a trust on SSI/Disability can I have the my children be the beneficiaries instead to prevent loss of benefit

If you receive the money as beneficiary, you are right it will affect your SSI. Can it go to your kids? The trust may need to be rewritten, but I...

Is a waiver signed by a licensed contractor that releases my liability for injuries in my home enforceable in court?

Broad based waivers like the one you describe are generally frowned upon and hard to enforce. If you had a waiver like the one you describe you...

In a closed hearing a judge makes a ruling with the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys, not to disclose information

Your question does not quite make sense. If there is misconduct by attorney, the State Bar handles it, if it is misconduct by a judge, the Judicial...

You can get a ticket as many times you are pulled over driving the car, until it gets bad enough they impound your car. If you don't pay the ticket...

Got fired never asked for appeal because I was paranoid with illnees. Can I ask for appeal on medical reason

There really isn't much detail here to work with. We don't know if you are a merit employee or excepted service so the procedures may be different....

What is the legal protocol for notifying subjects of a court order?

In the situation you describe you should have been served twice. Once for the request for the order and then when the order was issued.

Can I be granted full custody and the car?

The car sounds like community property. the division of all community property will be worked through. It does not matter whose name it is in. You...

If an employer does not issue me a 1099?

1099s are issued every tax year, it could not cover two years worth of contract employment. 1099s are not issued if you made less than $600 during...

Notice of appeal re: custody

You don't give us enough information but the appeals deadline is not 30 days notice of appeal must be filed on or before the earliest of: (A)60...