My xhusband has a car in both of our names still. I need my name removed. If i can track him down- Can i force him?

I'm going to move your question to Crim Defense, so you can get answers from those with more experience in this area.

In the state of California, where does liability fall if a hired (and insured) pet sitter if bitten?

Your insurance carrier will fight this issue out for you. In general, in CA you are responsible for dog bites, but the bitee may have contributory...

What are possible damages for defamation when someone has a bad reputation?

Reputation has nothing to do with it. If the postings were true, or were legitimate opinion, the professor will not likely win the lawsuit. ...

Contingency on sale of house

This question really belongs in Real Estate section.......... I'll fix it.

New car contract was returned by the bank. Can I just return the Car and say screw them?

If the bank/dealer is trying to change the interest rate, down payment, or length of loan, or asks for a cosigner, I would tell them to pound sand.

No, they are not required to give you a copy. You can ask, and they might. Have you checked your address on zillow.com?

My email has been sold by my HOA. The results seem dangerous to me personally and the identity of me and my loan clients.

Sue? For what? You gave them your email address. If you are worried about the contents of your computer, encrypt the drive.

I want to file a motion to vacate. Who would hear the case if the judge that presided over the trial is no longer

They will assign a new judge (or commissioner) if the original is no longer there.

Conflict of interest???

No problem I can see. Too remote a connection.

A bankruptcy lawyer just told me something in consultation that I don't believe, can someone tell me if he was right or wrong?

This isn't ethics, its BK. Will change.