I have been charged with domestic battery against my husband. He has written a letter to the DA to drop the charges.

First of all, criminal prosecution is just one problem - it could also be used in family court to your detriment, regardless of whether you are...

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Can you get a judge to grant a motion to set aside default filing (no judgement yet) for failure to prosecute? Any references?

The time to set aside a default is 6 months from date of entry, but many judges exercise discretion when appropriate. The fact that your spouse...

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My husband has filed to not give me spousal support. We have been married 14 years and I have not worked in the last 8.

You'll probably get that amount for temporary spousal support, then for permanent support the court will look to the Family Code 4320 factors. ...

Using a residence for the illegal sale of drugs is a nuisance, so you may have a cause of action against the landlord if they knew about it and let...

Questions about rental agreement - Are these clauses even legal?

Echo the comments above. Re: #3, the may not agree to that since some buildings provide fire/emergency master keys in case of emergency. The...

Does a company have a time limit on billing you for a purchase and work done?

Yes, you owe the money. Whether the contract itself holds up or not, you were enriched when the AC was installed. If you don't pay for it, it's...

Another parent allowed my daughter to drive the mothers car and she cracked the back bumper

If the mother sues your daughter, the trier of fact (either judge or jury) will allocate fault on a percentage basis between your daughter and the...