Can I lien a settlement payment before I win my case?

The only way to get a prejudgment lien on that settlement is if you file an Application for the Issuance of a Writ of Attachment. In order to...

How much can a contractor charge the state of California for extra hourly work on a prevailing wAge job?

The contractor can charge the state the hourly prevailing wage rate for the extra work based on the proper classification, plus materials, profit...

In your opposition to the motion to set aside the settlement you have to provide a Declaration under penalty of perjury stating you made the...

I need to know how to proceed with making a person pay me for damages by their pit bull.

If the owner won't pay you voluntarily for his dog's attack on your dog, you either have to go to small claims court or else forget about your...

Can you subpoena the Assistant District Attorney from a previous case to be a witness in the case I am about to file.

You can subpoena the Assistant District Attorney. Whether or not they have any relevant, admissible testimony is a different issue.

Someone has a note for $35000 on my property given to them by the previous owns. Does a quitclaim remove that note?

Quitclaim deed or full reconveyance from the previous owner will eliminate the security interest in your property. It will turn the note into an...

How much time do I get to file an Answer to an Eviction when Served by Posting after Order to Post?

You have 5 days to answer from the day the Summons and Complaint was posted on your door. Date Judge signed order is irrelevant to time you have...

I have a letter from the home owner sayin we could live in her house shes on vacation, but cops told us to leave is it legal?

The homeowner can invite whoever they want to live in their house. Police will not normally evict you from a house without a court order. Are you...

Any insight into the likelihood of the California Court changing my child's name to my new married name?

Pretty slim over the objections of bio-dad. He may not realize importance of name change to his child. Of course, name change may be more...

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HELP!! My wife stated an S corp in 2003 but I just realized she never filed the Articles with the State.

You are really a sole proprietorship. You should consult your accountant about redoing taxes and impact on your liability. Probably not huge. ...