An OSC re contempt has been filed against me and my former attorney? Am I required to attend?

An Order to Show Cause re Contempt can be a serious matter. If fact, an OSC re Contempt is usually classified as a quasi-criminal hearing by virtue...

I was served with an Unlawful Detainer but the other defendants were not served? Was it correctly served?

Other defendants may be served later, or the other defendants may ultimately be dismissed. Your obligation is to yourself, and if you do not...

It depends what you mean by "reopened". In the event that a case was dismissed "without prejudice", it may be re-filed at anytime. You simply file...

Do I need to disclose whether or not I am represented by an attorney if asked by parties involved?

Unless there are some facts missing here, if you merely discussed this case with an attorney who is still deciding whether or not to take the case,...

The answer is yes you can file a motion to consolidate, but what will happen after you do depends upon the circumstances. Sometimes, the court...

You are permitted to file a motion to reconsider, but the time limit is very short. I assume your motion was filed within 10 days of the order...

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In a civil case how many days after a default judgment before there could be a judgment lien against you?

Nothing happens overnight. Typically, if you do not answer the complaint within 30 days, the first step will be for the plaintiff to have a default...

My bank account was wiped out

A judgment obtained in Los Angeles County may be enforced in Orange County without any "special" procedures. You may be thinking of cases where a...

Pro per defendant answered my discovery requests, signed them, but not under oath. Is this sufficient?

An in pro per party is required to respond to written discovery under penalty of perjury in the same way that he would have to do so if he were...

I have a Motion to Dismiss hearing scheduled what can I expect?

Your question is not too specific regarding the nature of the hearing. Who filed the motion to dismiss? Did you? Your opponent? The court? Is it...