New Attorney question, I am representing a client to defend against an actual fraud, breach of contract action.

I do not know of any reasons why you cannot answer with a general denial.

There may be a clause in the settlement agreement that states "if any part of the agreement is found unenforceable, the remainder will remain...

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My wife and I have no assets or money, she was served with a summons for $12K plus of debt on a credit card.

I agree with the prior comments. If they are suing you, then chances are they will want to garnish your bank account in order to satisfy the...

Is a firm like "Countrywide debt Relief " the best way handle a lawsuit.? The amount I am being sued for is 10,700. pers. loan

Can't really say if that Company is reputable. But in general a debt relief company has a set way that you payoff debt. Most usually have you...

Who owns the insurance money if my house burned down--me or the bank, when home underwater and in default status?

Your Insurance is Home Owner's Insurance. The lender is the loss/payee. They are entitled to the funds to the amount of the mortgage owing. Get...

What kind of things that we're not supposed to tell spouse while going through a divorce in CA?

When you are divorced, he can no longer use the spousal confidentiality privilege. He does not need to tell you anything, CA is a no fault divorce...

Requesting punitive damages

I agree with the prior comment. You may want to add other cause of actions to the complaint that permit punative damages. You should have an...

If the fence is not yours and is falling on your property and the tree is on your property, you likely have the right to require the neighbor to...

There is not a buyer's remorse period. Talk to the store, they will likely work with you, maybe let you into a lesser priced bed.

After signing the quit claim deed and a little argument my husband signed another deed stating both of our name on the house ,

Turn your quitclaim deed into escrow so they know there is a claim against the property.