Questions answered by Laurie Peters

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Do I as the seller have to return the buyers deposit on our home?

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

Based on what you said it appears that you can keep the deposit, unless there are what is commonly known as "escape clauses." That is contingent...

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Can someone who has previously received multiple restraining orders take their own restraining order out on the victim?

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

In family court, the judge is able to issue the temporary orders based on the declaration. They can issue a temporary order without notice if the...

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Can a California business legally post a customer's private information online, for the purpose of revenge?

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

This sounds like Extortion to me. I would report it to the police.

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Do i have to let the father know when am in labor ?

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

Without more than what you just said, you don't have to let him know when you go in labor. I would consult with a lawyer about what to do from...

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Are the judicial council forms the equivalent of Motions for non attorney's?

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

This is a mandatory form. That means even the lawyers are supposed to use that form for setting aside a Voluntary Declaration. You may want to...

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If the father of my son didn't come when he had to and is always bringing him late would that be bad for him?

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 09, 2014

There are a couple of things you need to consider. First, and foremost, it is important for your son to see his father. I know it is hard to...

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I HAVE A DVRO WITH PROPERTY CONTROL, WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF DIVORCE. HE CHANGED NAME ON TITLE TO HIS MOTHERS, SHE FILE UD.

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

You should have contacted a lawyer before filing your answer because you should have filed a demurrer instead. These are two different cases that...

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Do I need an Exparte RFO?

Laurie's answer | Answered on October 02, 2014

Court is not about truth, it is about proof. It is really important that have admissible evidence when seeking ex parte orders. The court can...

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I am self-represented in family law case. Other party has atty. MSC is coming up. What do I need to do/present?

Laurie's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

If you need the discovery you can file a motion to compel. You may want to consult with an attorney to advise you on ow to proceed.

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My outdoor cat walks at night a neighbor 6 house down the condo complaints about the cat.

Laurie's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

If you don't want him to take your cat, then don't let the cat roam the streets.

Laurie Peters's Answers (3351)

Do I as the seller have to return the buyers deposit on our home?

Can someone who has previously received multiple restraining orders take their own restraining order out on the victim?

Can a California business legally post a customer's private information online, for the purpose of revenge?

Do i have to let the father know when am in labor ?

Are the judicial council forms the equivalent of Motions for non attorney's?

If the father of my son didn't come when he had to and is always bringing him late would that be bad for him?

I HAVE A DVRO WITH PROPERTY CONTROL, WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF DIVORCE. HE CHANGED NAME ON TITLE TO HIS MOTHERS, SHE FILE UD.

Do I need an Exparte RFO?

I am self-represented in family law case. Other party has atty. MSC is coming up. What do I need to do/present?

My outdoor cat walks at night a neighbor 6 house down the condo complaints about the cat.