Cousin Marriage

Even first cousins can marry under California law. All you need is a marriage license and you can have a civil ceremony, no matter your...

Collection of deceased spouse debts

Sorry to hear about your loss. Her estate alone is responsible for paying off debt. If it is probated, credit card co. should be listed as a...

An employee of a contractor is not entitled to a mechanics lien. Your best method of getting paid is to go to the Labor Board and file a wage...

Father (NCP) is on a drilling rig and won't be home for 4 days. Do I have to let our two children go with their stepmom.

There is no court order requiring you to give the kids to the father and stepmom for 3 weeks. However, you did agree to do so. This may end up...

How do I get a street address to serve someone for a small claims court case?

The clerk can serve the tenant by certified mail, return receipt request, under CCP 116.340 The response does not form an attorney-client...

Can I still pursue money damages in my unlawful detainer if the tenant haS MOVED out?

If the complaint was properly drafted you can pursue the monetary damage portion of the lawsuit by dropping the possession portion. The response...

Selling California LLC to foreign national

You can sell your interest in the LLC to a foreign national. You do not have to notify anyone. It is the new owner's responsibility to file a new...

Breaking my lease with minimal loss

Lease is not void because of her license status. A broker can employ non-licensed individuals if they are supervised. Moreover, the lack of...

Is disclaiming an inheritance the only option in the event of an inheritance that can cause the beneficiary legal problems?

What her father stipulates to now and what he puts in his final will may be two different things. Wait until the will is read before formulating...

What recourse do I have if a balloon payment for a second-mortgage (recorded) is not made on time?

Mortgagor is not required to make interest payments if they choose not to. Your remedy is to foreclose. As they are upside down on the first,...