He did it, so he can, but he would have no legal right to do so. If you don't have one already, get a family law attorney. This will probably not...

What provision or keyword do I need to look in the CCR to determine who will take responsibility for the damages?

If it was a common area leak, the HOA's insurance policy should cover the claim. If your HOA does not want to submit a claim, get the insurance...

Is "law and motion" a different type of hearing? What does it mean? Can I still subpoena somebody and or amend?

Just go to the hearing. There are very few motions available in small claims court. If the other side did file a motion, you should have been...

I'mlooking for legal advice including would this be handled in small claims or elsewhere since we aren't talking that much money

That sounds like an idle threat. I suspect the IRS audit has nothing to do with the child care deduction. If he does sue, he will have to prove...

Rental car damage and I don't know if I caused it. I don't have the insurance deductible money to start with, What should I do

Newer car bumpers are usually fairly pliable and can be popped back out in most cases. Try that. As for whether you will be responsible for...

What CCP governs requiring a party filing a complaint/motion to serve an exact copy of that filing to the other party?

The parties to litigation are required to serve a copy of any document they file with the court. Generally speaking, that copy must be an exact...

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An attorney can make objections at the deposition of a witness who is not that attorney's client. He could not instruct anyone not to answer, but...

Felt harassed by the police, day and night to pay. And no action or reports were made for the owner for the threatening remarks

So, your son had work performed and paid with a bad check, then kept promising to pay in cash but kept coming up with excuses. No wonder the...

What causes of action are available against opposing counsel who lies to the Court?

There is no cause of action available against the opposing attorney for such conduct during litigation. You could point this type of thing out in...

Should we engage a lawyer to get enforcement of the city ordinance, and if so, what kind of lawyer do we need?

It will be up to the city to enforce the working hours ordinance. Many cities allow construction from 7 am to 7 pm 7 days per week. If the city...