What can I do for a divorce that was approved in November last year and wasn't signed because I couldn't go is the case open?

The new lawyer needs the paperwork from the old case, because you may not need a new case.

Can i fax in a motion for a continuace in an unlawful detainer case?

The court may allow you to fax in a motion, but you will either have to appear at the hearing on the motion, have an attorney appear for you, or...

You don't get punitive damages in an unlawful detainer. There are statutory damages pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1774, subdivision...

I have court on Monday and my exs lawyer started burying me in paperwork yesterday. Can I ask the judge for an extension?

It would be nice to know what kind of hearing you have on Monday. If the case is pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court, there are local rules...

Was I given proper notice as tenant under CCP 1161?

The fact that the new owner or lender has filed an unlawful detainer action is only proper against the former owner, who would not be a bona fide...

How can I find a copy of the regulations, statutes of limitations, etc regarding adverse possession in the state of California?

I doubt it. California has strict rules regarding adverse possession, and one of the rules is that the party claiming adverse possession must have...

Am I allowed to rent a room in my house?

It depends. You should really consult with an attorney. Los Angeles has a rent control statute that applies in some situations. An attorney...

Deposit refund for Commercial space rental. Do I need to pay the tenant the "damage" due to I did not refund him within 30 days?

An attorney would have to review your lease to see what effect the waiver of Civil Code section 1950.7 had on application to your case. Civil...

A respondent (meaning responding to the appeal, not the respondent in family court) must serve and file their brief within 30 days after the...

Interspousal transfer deed to the wife seperate sole property. Do this consider WIFE SEPERATE property

The community may have acquired a partial interest in the property to the extent that any earnings of the parties were used to reduce principal...