Is it not unusual for the Court to take several months to issue an order?

With pending budget cuts, CA Courts are taking much longer to process paperwork. That being said, make sure that the attorney that took over the...

An attorney I want to hire first insists that I pay him (make a bank transfer) first without providing me with a contract

NO - any agreement for legal services in excess of $1,000 requires a written retainer between the parties (CA State Bar Rules)! Plus, why would you...

Could receipt of a lump sum inheritance affect continued Section 8 assistance? If so, in what ways?

As Section 8 housing, AFDC, SSI, SDI, MEDICAL, MEDICARE, etc., are generally for people that cannot AFFORD to survive by other means. My best...

I have 50/50 legal and custody. Can I sign a movie contract for my daughter or does her mom need to sign as well?

50/50 legal and joint custody usually means just that, to wit, both parents need to be part of an agreement that affects the interests of the...

My attorney sent me a "Termination of Employment of Attorney" form for me to sign.

There is no simple answer to your question based on the facts presented in your question. And it sounds like you really need to have a "heart to...

Will I be penalized for selling a house I just bought 1 year, under an FHA 1st time buyer loan

The short answer is: IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE CONTRACT(S)! You must read and purchase agreements carefully, specifically as to...

Are property taxes dischargeable in a C7 or C13 . Thank you

Unfortunately, as already pointed out, property taxes are non-dischargeable debts in Bankruptcy. As such, you are probably in a very difficult...

I agree with my colleague regarding the law. But it seems like the real question you are asking is how can I legally protect my assets from a...

I responded to DV120 - response to domestic violence against a false TRO on me...

I apologize, but I am a bit confused by how you framed your question....Is there a criminal case for DV pending now; are you seeking to get a...

There is no simple answer to your question. And, if you drive, your license in Hawaii will be suspended too! Plus, you could get arrested in HI as...