I'm filing for divorce from my husband. we have a 7-yr old child and no assets. how long does it take?

He has legal right to share custody and visitation with you. If the two of you agree on these issues you can set own schedule. If you cannot...

I'm getting cash for keys

As part of cash for keys you want them to agree to dismiss UD with prejudice and get you a conformed copy of the dismissal. The response given...

I live in Orange County, but there is a BK Lawyer in LA I want to work with. Can I hire an LA lawyer for my CH 7 BK case

The Bankruptcy Court in OC and in LA are both in the Central District of CA. No separate license is needed to practice there. Do not assume that...

A jury summons can be postponed. Call the jury commissioner or go online and request to move jury duty. However, I think your logic is wrong. ...

I signed an 80/20 purchase money loan in Calif. The home was foreclosed Feb. of '09. The 2nd was charged off. Is that legal?

Your 80-20 is protected by the anti-deficiency laws in CA. You owe nothing on 1st or 2nd. Why would you pay 10% to remove 2nd from credit report....

I'm renting and the house has been foreclosed.

The house is still yours to rent through end of lease. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No. 111-22, §§ 701-704 (2009), which...

I just renewed the lease on my apt.last Oct. for another year. I am losing my job next week. I also own a home & just found out

The only thing you can do is find a renter to replace you in the apartment or to replace you in the home. The response given is not intended to...

What legal options are available to a co-signer if the person they signed for defaults on the loan??

If they do not pay and you do, your only remedy is to sue them for indemnity to recover your payments. You can file suit after each payment or...

If I am not on the loan and I signed a quick deed, do I have any rights to the house if something happens to my husband?

If your husband died and left home to you in his will, you would own it. Not the best estate planning strategy as you would have to go through the...

My landlord got forclosed on do she owe me my security deposit back

You can sue her in small claims court for twice the amount of the deposit not returned per Civil Code Section 1950.5. It will be her burden to...