Is the "creditor" the same as the "beneficiary" in a foreclosure sale?

Respectfully, you're barking up several wrong trees if you are trying to prevent a non-judicial foreclosure sale in California based upon perceived...

What elements should I consider before firing the attorney right now, before dropping the law suit, and/or hiring a new lawyer?

Your facts are ambiguous. If the defendant never answered the complaint, all you need is a simple prove up hearing to obtain a judgment. Collection...

Is the first consultation from an immigration lawyer for free?

Unless you are advised prior to your consultation that it is free of charge, you should expect to pay a reasonable fee. You should always ask the...

If the support obligation was actually terminated that ends the court's jurisdiction over spousal support. However, you may still be within the...

You need to read your lease very carefully. Most lease agreements I have read contain language which allows the landlord to change parking spaces...

Settlement Offers

No. However, the law makes offers of settlement generally inadmissible to prove liability or damage whether or not a complaint as been filed. See...

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Can a landord charge a $950.00 security deposit on an $850 a month apt?

Your landlord can charge up to two months rent for an unfurnished apartment (three months for a furnished one) as a security deposit. Your landlord...

Is there a way i can obtain a criminal lawyer on a monthly payment basis with a couple hundred dollar deposit down

Given your budget and status you are much better off with the Public Defender -- if you value your freedom.

Do we need to go thru the probate process?

Yes, to clear title to the house you will have to go through Probate. Those siblings that wish to disclaim their interest in the probate estate may...

The bank foreclosed on my house. Am I responsible for HOA fees that accrued up till the sale?

You are personally responsible for the HOA fees incurred but not paid during the period of time you owned the house, i.e., until the time the bank...