Can I legally record sounds of a tenant using power tools when hes told not to?

Yes - as long as you are in a place where are legally permitted. Generally, there are only restrictions against recording confidential...

Will my son's father still have to pay support if he signs his rights away n moves to a different country?

The legal obligation to support a child cannot be waived.

What is a "prove up" in an uncontested divorce In California? Do you have to go to court?

A “prove up” hearing generally may happen only when there is a default, that is, the other side has not responded to the petitioner for...

Your use of the term “reasonable accommodation” is a term of art generally used with regard to the American with Disabilities Act. As described,...

I was just thrown out of my home by my husband. He has not filed for divorce, but I am fearful of the ramifications

In criminal cases, the Plaintiff is the people of the state of California. Anyone else is either a defendant, witness, or victim. Calling yourself...

Child monitors visitation and court-approved monitoring service

Webster’s is your fallback position, not where you should start. Each jurisdiction (county) has its own systems and nomenclature regarding court...

I am receiving an inheritance in the form of an IRA.

From a financial perspective, you may wish to use this money to pay off arrearages because California has one of the highest child support interest...

I got layoff a few months now, can I request to have child support terminated.

The remedy for nonpayment of child support is contempt. A defense for contempt is impossibility, meaning you cannot follow the court’s order. In...

Besides the child's preferences, what else is considered in modifying custody in CA and are they weighted equally?

At 15, the child’s input will be a factor IF the child wishes to address the court. If the child indicates an interest in addressing the court the...

What will happen if the court has their copy before the 30 days but his ex doesnt?

The court will REJECT your filing because you have no “proof of service”/declaration that you served a service copy on the other side. You MUST...