My sister wants temp guardianship of son 16yrs, my husband refuses to give to her he says we are giving up our rights as parents

You are both temporarily giving up your rights as parents for the benefit of your son. If you and your husband can become drug free and show it to...

Person I hired at my home did not pay his sub-contractor. Do I have to pay the sub-contractor?

Report A and B to the Contractors' State License Board. See weblink. B did the work and is entitled to a lien for the value of the work...

If I file for divorce in the state of california am I legally seperated?

Yes. Filing the divorce and living apart shows the requisite intent. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an...

Attaching a lien on property

It sounds like your mother has a claim against his estate if he did not pay court-ordered support. You and your brother have no claim for support....

Can a landlord demand a security deposit after I've moved in without one?

If you are on a month to month lease the landlord can demand a security deposit. If you do not give one, they can serve you with a notice of...

Can the spouse of a deceased physician sell the practice? What about the patient charts? (In California)

The original of the charts belong to the patient. A copy belongs to the doctor. The spouse is selling copies of the charts, the good will,...

Technically, a lodger is a tenant in the landlord's own house. A tenant rents property owned by the landlord that is not where the landlord...

How do I collect two missed child support payments done through a private agreement by an attorney?

No, it is not. This is an issue you should tell him you will take to court and get a court order for support if he does not pay you. Otherwise,...

If I receive a subpeona to testify, and I do not want to can I refuse?

You must comply with a subpoena or you can be held in contempt of court. I know it is difficult to testify against either your husband or your...

I am pregnant, and my boss has implied that I should get an abortion; is this legal?

This does not sound like discrimination, but concern. You may not agree with her advice, but it does not sound like she has taken any adverse...