Caught shoplifting in Macys, california $66 worth of panties. No police, just signed paperwork & was told I would receive letter

This is the most commonly asked question on Avvo. The law firm you will get the civil demand letter from sends out more than 1 million of these...

Oral agreement

She will have a very difficult time proving you owe her any money, especially if the mother-in-law/aunt testifies truthfully. To the extent cousin...

You need to check with them and with his 401k and see what they need. If order awarding your pension solely to you and his to him is sufficient...

My car was hit and totaled by ayoung kid with no licence or insurance it was his grandma;s car that he stole ,can I sue the gran

Yes. The owner of a vehicle is liable for up to $15,000 in damages no matter who was driving the car. The response given is not intended to...

If I forclose on two properties, one primary the other my rental, does it doubly effect my credit?

Yes. Why not foreclose on residence and move into rental. It will save your credit to some extent. The response given is not intended to...

Do I have 60 days to move out as a tennent due to short sale in California ?

Civil Code 1946.1 governs the time for notice. It is normally 60 days if you have been there for more than 1 year. However, 30 days applies if...

Landlord of commercial leased property has given 5 day notice demanding $21000. We paid $9000 cash. Should we response to notice

The only legally acceptable response to notice to pay $21000 is to pay $21000. Even if your $9000 was credited to lease landlord can still file an...

Being forced out of our apartment we have lived in for 7 years

You cannot take back notice. However, if you stay beyond notice date the only thing landlord can due is file an unlawful detainer complaint. By...

Can a California wife get a financial restraining order? Can she protect herself from hubby's compulsive gambling on stocks?

He is not committing a crime and a regular court will not do anything. If she does not file for separation she will continue to be liable. She...

Can I use the Police to aid me to go get my daughter?

Police will do nothing without a court order. If you want to see her go to court and demand custody and visitation and support. Hire a family law...