How Can I file "Partition Action

Partition actions are complicated and in fact may not what you actually need in your case. Accordingly, you should consult with a local, ...

Can I sue them through small claims or civil court?

There is an issue as to the extent of the damage. Mere scratches are one thing (although they should have been more careful with the car), however...

Where do I stand do they have to move now?

The police will typically not assist in the eviction of someone from their residence without an enforceable judgment. or court order. You can...

Is ther a real estate lawyer in Santa Barbara who can help us with a claim against a seller of a home regarding a sewer system?

This is a most serious issue given the amounts involved. The first issue that runs to mind is how was the $2000 credit in escrow arrived at? Were...

I am translating a case management- related document

Typically a hearing occurs during the course of a lawsuit and is confined to a particular issue. The decision rendered during a hearing may have an...

No. You must provide evidence in court that the debt is not owed. Anyone can dispute a debt. That in and of itself is not proof of anything. You...

I bought a home in 2005 that had building code violations. I have been trying to fix the violations and hired a designer to fix

The answer to your questions highly depend upon the nature of the violations and further what precisely the designer was contracted to do. To...

Changing my daughter's name

Absolutely, you can. Very common. I agree with counsel that while the process is straightforward and easier then you think, you may want to...

I used funds from our family corporation, to buy my moms house back from the winning bidder at the foreclosure auction.

Frankly, this is not a discussion to be held in an open and very public Q & A forum. You should consult with a real estate attorney to hold a...

I had lent my ex bf 25k who lives in NY;he has disappeared and I don't know how to reach him.Can I take him to small claims crt?

In my judgment, the problem does not lie with proving the debt (the ex bf did afterall repay you $10k), the problem you will have is in serving him...