A special circumstance applies here in California for junior loans that are "purchase money loans." If they were taken out to purchase the...

Can I sue for my full desposit if I disagree with the charges?

Don't let him get away with it! Take him to small claims court & request the special damages for failure to return your deposit on time. Look...

Custody of my children

Your ex sounds like many parents I have heard of. You'll need more than the facts you have listed to obtain sole custody. Do you have police...

Tenant/Landlord dispute regarding cost of replacing carpet to match unauthorized carpet replaced?

I have been in my house 7 years with the same carpet and it is quite servicable. I think it will last another 15 years. If a tenant causes...

Nonresponsive tenant damaged floors w/ pet urine. Can we add a months' lost rent during repair to our damages?

You should add the lost income, although a month seems like a long time to get a carpet estimate & replacement. 2 weeks seems more reasonable as...

What should I do? I got a notified to appear in court for a hearing to see if my 84 year old sister is competent.

Your sister can hire an attorney & fight the matter. The more witnesses she brings to support her, the better. You yourself should testify by...

Can a 17 yr old mom get child support if dad was also 17 yrs old. Both are now 18.

Yes. He must pay child support. She should apply for family support from the State. The DA's office will pursue support from him. Do you know...

Didn't mean to shout...can i work part-time and collect SSD?

I agree with the previous answer. Deminimus rules apply, but be wary.

Falsely charged & arrested 466 PC no criminal record until want it clean again

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I am on probation. my probation officer went through my purse and found a letter to my boyfriend in the county jail

Don't you have enough problems without being involved with a boyfriend who is not the brightest? The probation officer is hoping you have some...