Are reasonable attorneys fees recoverable under copyright and/or intellectual property law

Attorneys fees for violation of the United States Copyright Laws is govered by federal law. Therefore, it does not vary by state. Attorneys fees...

What are a client's rights under RI attorney ethics rules for billing

You should only file with the Disciplinary Board if the attorney violated a law or code of ethics. To resolve a billing dispute, I recommend...

In California, where I am licensed to practice law, any type of inheritance is considered separate property, not community property -- even if it...

Can a 20 year old marry his 17 year old girlfriend in state of CA or is minor's parental permission necessary

In California, you must be 18 years old to marry without the consent of a parent. A person under 18 can marry if they have: (1) a notarized...

Voluntary termination of parental rights in state of California: Both parents agree to termination

When your new husband begins the adoption proceedings of your son, you would file a Petition to Terminate Alleged Natural Father's Parental Rights....

What are the procedures for appealing a civil lawsuit in state of CA

Unfortunately your question does not include enough facts to provide a good answer. Did you file your complaint after the statute of limitations...

How do I respond to a complaint/summons received for a collections lawsuit

A complaint and summons filed in California limited civil court can be answered by filing an Answer form or General Denial form. Both are...

If you truly cannot locate someone to serve a Summons, in California, you can serve someone by publishing the Summons in a major newspaper. ...

Would IRA assets that accumulated during a marriage be split at divorce

You don't mention what state you are in, but in California, a community property state, an IRA that was accumulated during the marriage would have...

What is the one legal reason people get divorced in california law

The most common legal reason people give when filing for divorce in California is "irreconcileable differences." However, another legal reason is...