Waiting for a short sale to close. Can the owners rent to us while we wait for closing.

Why would you want to move into a place that you can be evicted from in 90 days? Owner is probably breaching mortgage requirement, but you can...

Divorcing absent husband, no known address. Should I also file for bankruptcy to stop collectors going after me for his debts?

There is a 4-year statute of limitations. If the debts were incurred more than 4 years ago, you have no legal liability and should not pay them or...

Ex Ordered by the Court to produce documents to me 30 days before next court date.

I would definitely file something with the court indicating that you did not receive the documents ordered to be produced and cannot respond as...

Do I have legal recourse if I feel my attorney is not representing my interests?

Demand your money back as they have not done anything. Complain to the State Bar if you do not get the refund. Hire a new attorney anyway because...

If everyone who drank while underage was excluded from employment, most people would not have jobs. No reason to disclose this. In fact, it is...

Can an employer sue an hourly employee for making an error that causes loss of income?

My colleague is correct. The CA Labor Code and caselaw prevent such deductions. In fact, unlawfully withholding wages because of such a deduction...

Wrongful termination and "at will" employment?

My colleague is correct. Even if they were dead wrong as to the cause of the tardiness they still had the legal right to terminate you, especially...

What can I do about being bullied by an ex-employer?

Report him to the Labor Board for demanding your pay. See weblink. His cop connections cannot legally do anything to you for this payment. The...

Can wife sign contract for husband

Only if he expressly authorized her to do so as his agent or if seller had reasonable grounds for believing that wife was acting as his agent or...

If someone is self-employed in California and claiming their monthly salary is lower than minimum wage is this legal?

Minimum wage only applies to employees. If you are self-employed you can work the hours you want and pay yourself whatever you want and take...