Husband leased a BMW in my name as my wedding gift.

It will probably be a community debt, meaning that both of you are responsible. You will want to work that out in your divorce.

No. Using unlicensed subs is called aiding and abetting unlicensed contracting and can be prosecuted as a crime or subject the licensee to...

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I recieved a letter say Im responsible for damages for a vehicle and to forward my payment. This is a false claim what do I do

You don't say who the letter is from. You can opt not to do anything, but you should, in an abundance of caution, send a copy to your insurance...

How long does it take for the actual case file to be transferred for a granted venue change?

It can take months. Especially now with the courts' budget problems. The last one I had earlier this year took about 4 months to finally get...

Won small claims against landlord, they filed an appeal

The appeal is essentially handled the same way. Just show up, put on your case the same way you did before, and let the new judge decide. The...

WOULD YOU THINK IT WOULD BE PRUDENT TO MEET WITH A CLIENT BEFORE A HEARING.

It really depends on the case. I have clients that I have never met and may never meet - just spoke with over the phone. Each case would be...

In Civil case, Is it a right of the defendant to seek for ADR or is it just a request that can be turned down by the plaintiff?

Unless ordered by the court, neither party has to go through ADR. If they agree to mediation, then work with the plaintiff's attorney to hire a...

Documenting oral proceedings

Check with the court to see if they have court reporters available. A lot of the California courts no longer offer court reporters on civil...

What is the deadline for scheduling a MSC?

There are programs available that do the calendaring. If you work for a firm, it is likely that they have something that they are using. I...

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I won in Small Claim court as plaintiff defendant appealed  for an extension & it was denied Isn't that it?

A lot of questions. Generally, the court can continue any hearing, at any time, regardless of the inconvenience to the parties. A party can ask...