Calif civi matter, defendant responded to complaint and then 60 days later filed a motion for SLAP.

California Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16(f) provides that an anti-SLAPP motion must be filed within 60 days of service of the complaint,...

After an Answer is filed along with a counter claim, may a defendant to a breach of contract file a motion to be dismissed?

Filing successive demurrers to the same complaint is disfavored which means that most, if not all, judges will not consider a new demurrer by the...

Divorce is final, is there any chance for appeal?

In California, you might have relief available to you through Family Code section 2122 and/or Code of Civil Procedure section 473. The state of...

Is there a way to find out which attorneys have won cases over another?

When you interview attorneys to potentially represent you, they will be able to tell you if they know this other attorney and whether they have...

When can I appeal a divorce judgement?

California Rules of Court, Rule 8.822(a)(1) provides as follows: "Unless a statute or rule 8.823 provides otherwise, a notice of appeal must be...

Do I need a lawyer in small claims appeal in California?

You may be at a disadvantage against a lawyer on the appeal because a small claims appeal basically hears the case all over again and the new judge...

You will only require a forensic accountant if you both cannot agree on the division of assets and debts. Forensic accountants can be helpful in...