Can I sue a city fire dept for the total loss of my home, subsequent documented stress/ depression?

Government agencies have considerable immunities from lawsuits. You may be able to bring an action against the fire department. You must first...

Is this abuse of process or misuse of a police badge?

Yes, you can bring a small claims case for 1/2 the cost of the fence. A police officer has probably no authority, without some sort of court...

Can Delaware still collect on a judgement from 15 years ago? I never got notice due to moving.

The answer is that it depends on a lot of factors that are unknown. In California, a judgment expires after 10 years, unless it is renewed. ...

Have mediation/court in 3 months, but not order in effect right now. My ex says I cannot see my child until then. What can I do?

You can also contact parent's rights organizations. Most courthouses in California have family law assistance offices. They might also be able...

An elderly friend of mine wants desperately to revoke Power of Attorney from her controlling son.

Generally, a POA can be revoked by a later written document. Most POA's contain language regarding revocation. You should review the POA. If...

A person can appoint a representative to act in his place if he is incapable or unavailable. In an eviction case, they would need to hire an...

I recieved a deposition subpeona for production of business records. Do I have to provide all my personal bank accounts?

In a child support case, you have very limited rights to privacy that you might have in other cases. The Court will need to see all of your...

I had an incident where a dry-rotted stair crumbled underneath me. The owner of the building refuses to notify her insurance

The previous answers are all good. In addition, there are companies that will find insurance information for a fee. They are not cheap,...

Is it a good idea to have a meeting with my tanent, before the court date?

As a landlord, you have 21 days from the date the tenant moves out to either refund the security deposit, or provide an itemized list of charges...

Tenant Rights under CA Med Marijuana laws

This is becoming a complicated area, so much so that California's Supreme Court has recently decided to take a case regarding medical marijuana...