I filed for divorce on July 31, 2013. Filed for default on Sept 11, 2013 and submitted my judgment packet as well. I requested

Your family situation sounds complicated and you should consult with a family attorney for specific advice. Many family courts have resources...

We are being sued because a customer states we are not up to code for disabled customers we are in a lease through a large

Your lease probably contains provisions regarding property maintenance and improvements. If it is silent, you should consult an attorney with...

Can I fight this?

A month to month tenancy may be terminated at will by either party with proper notice. (that's what Civil Code §1946 means.) However, it sounds...

"B" is for when the other party has not responded to the action and you are seeking to obtain a default judgment without agreement. Since you and...

Does a domestic abuse charge negate alimony in a divorce in California?

A domestic violence-related action does not "negate" an award of spousal support. However, in ordering spousal support, the court is required to...

I have a business and my husband wants access to the intellectual property I have developed. Can he profit in a divorce?

All property acquired during the marriage, including intellectual property, is presumed to be community property. You can get information about...

Chap 7 adversarial hearing: complaint to determine dischargeability of debt. I need help to answer complaint & picking attorney.

Collateral Estoppel is the doctrine which precludes reconsideration of an issue that was previously determined in a final judgment of a prior...

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Hi I wanna adopt my fiance daughter

When a child is adopted, the law treats the child the same as a natural child for all purposes. Fam. Code §8616. Parents, including adoptive...

Who has to pay for certain renovations on a commercial property?

Your lease probably contains provisions regarding property improvements. If it is silent, you should consult an attorney with experience in...

416.90. A summons may be served on a person not otherwise specified in this article by delivering a copy of the summons and of

Parties typically do not check a box on the front page of the summons form at the time they file it with the court, because they are not 100%...