Lawyer fee

You can ask for that, but it would be unusual. Generally attorneys’ fees are paid to the attorney. Your attorney would then either credit the...

Are Premarital Improvements to Separate Property Reimbursable?

From a strict California community property standpoint, the improvements are not reimbursable. HOWEVER, he may have some kind of contract theory...

In a criminal trial, can a jury request to see the police report ?

A jury may be curious about something that was not “evidence.” It is an interesting request from the jury and may indicate that they were debating...

Criminal court case and my notice of appeal....I am aware of the restrictions regarding points I may appeal on...any suggestions

You cannot sue a good faith reporter. If the person who reported you did so maliciously and without good cause, you may be able to sue for abuse...

Subpoena authenticity

A real subpoena will compel your attendance at trial (or a hearing), compel your attendance at deposition or compel you to produce business records...

I am unemployed and can not pay spousel support

You need to get back into court to modify the order ASAP. The order to pay support will continue regardless of your ability to pay it, until you...

My son granted guardianship to maternal grandmother w/stipulation for visitation alternating weeknds shes ignoring it

Your son is in a tricky spot. It would be best for you both to speak with an attorney, who can review the documents filed and assess your son’s...

The law says that judges must give custody according to what is in the best interest of the child. Judges look at the children’s health, safety and...

My ex keeps filing false statements with the court and does not follow court orders. what can I do about it?

Failing to follow court orders is contempt. You bring it to the court’s attention by filing an OSC re: contempt. You need some very persuasive...

How do you find out how much money you should pay for child support? What is the formula you use to determine the amount?

Here’s a link to the California child support calculator: http://www.childsup.ca.gov/Resources/CalculateChildSupport/tabid/114/Default.aspx This...