Most likely you can. Each state may set its age of majority in CA, Prior to March 4, 1972, the age of majority in California was 21. California...

What is "cause of action" to use in civil suit against my landlord for collecting rent illegally under Rent control?

Pleadings including what causes of actions (COA's) and affirmative defenses inter alia, are complex and comprehensive questions and, if you really...

Does a school counselor have the right to force a student to call a rape hot line without a parents consent?

Assuming your child is a minor. Depending on age. The question is can the child communicate with you as a parent, the counselor and or police with...

Does a landlord still have to pay the tenant reimbursements if the lease was terminated early?

While I deduce it is likely a residential property since you indicated you were living there. I agree with my colleagues need for more specific...

How due I sue a school?

It is difficult to answer this question without more information. I may have to respectfully disagree with my colleagues response. Unfortunately, I...

Would the withdraw of a student under a current IEP, be illegal?

Unfortunately don't state the age of your child. regardless, I've dealt with many cases similar to yours. Since you're in California. The first...

While it may seem readily apparent to some lawyers that this is a simple case for a contract/civil litigator with some fraud experience, however,...

I have a one year lease at an apartment complex. I recently found holes and mold on the ceiling of my daughters bedr

Typically the best time to ask for repairs or improvements is before you move in, but after the lease is signed. Walk through the apartment or...

I am being sued by my tenant for $2000 rent overpayment not paid. They are using a carbon copy of a deposit receipt as evidence

One quick way to handle this would be to file a request with the court for a special appearance along with a motion to dismiss the case. based on...

Sharing education expenses

Yes, I have had the opportunity to work with several issues like this that come up often in front of Family Court judges. If you reference, one of...