In writing an opening appellate brief, am I supposed to address what the court did wrong only?

I agree with my colleagues and will add. The court probably told you why there was no legally cognizable claim. You have to know the elements to...

I had 2 sanctions orders against me for discovery abuse (failing to attend depo). One for 10K and one for 9K. I want to appeal

Mr Fox gives you good advice. It sounds like you did not show up for depositions. If they were scheduled correctly and everyone showed up but you...

A fourteen year old dating an eighteen year old

14 year old dating an 18 year old is a bad idea. The law you refer to is probably the consent to sex law. 14 year with 18 sexual contact is...

This is a civil matter. You can seek compensation for the damage but it is nit grand theft. Even if they were prosecuted, it does not resolved your...

Am I responsible for my mother?

Beyond any moral/family obligations, you really have little responsibility for her. She is an adult. Now if she is incapacitated in someway she may...

Police booted me off my property for two months because of boarder's lies.

I am not sure how the police can kick you off your property. There are some substantial a facts missing here. You need to sit down with an...

Can I do a DBA or a business name like "Socal Law Group" as a Law Group and not be a attorney?

What kind of business would you be doing if you are not an attorney with that type of name? See the californua rules of conduct, attorneys would...

Has his TANF been cut or is it something else?

TANF is based on household size. It is not his TANF, it is money to his grandmother to support him and the 4 nieces. It has nothing to do with...

In PA, can a judgment be placed on my credit report if I pay it full?

Accurate financial information can be entered on credit reports. A judgment can be posted, it should show paid once it is paid. This is a negative...

Does federal diversity jurisdiction apply to the United States government officials acting in their official capacity??

Or is the lawsuit a federal question where no diversity is needed? It sounds like you want to litigate something against federal officials in...