I was in an auto accident in 2009 and am still suffering medical issues and pain. Can I still file a lawsuit?

Section 11583 of the Insurance Code MAY provide you an out. That section requires a carrier to give you notice of the statute of limitations on a...

If I receive a large personal injury settlement and my attorney doesn't file a lien, can I go bankrupt and keep all the money.

Most personal injury retainers include language that they have a lien for fees against any recovery. In addition, your settlement check will...

Property is valued at the time of trial, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. Business valuation has special rules due to its ongoing nature and...

This are the recent entry on the case report of our divorce case as indicated on their website. What do these mean?

These entries mean you need to get to the court and review your entire file as soon as possible. What you have submitted shows you are divorced on...

Military needs help on processing divorce papers.

First, you need to verify whether she filed divorce in the county in NC where she resides. Do this by going online, if the court makes that...

What details to include? Preliminary disclosure In a California divorce, petitioned for after two year separation.

Ultimately, you will need a Preliminary and a Final Disclosure filed. A Schedule of Assets and Debts and an Income and Expense Declaration need to...

Will the court accept the street address of the property in our agreement?

The settlement agreement would be sufficient to describe the intent of the parties as to the house. It is assumed that by "possession" you are...

Divorce-am I entitled to a portion of spouse's future social security benefits?

Social security income is not considered an asset to be divided like other marital assets. However, the stream of income it represents can be used...

My divorce lawyer is ignoring me.I NEED her help and I can't afford another lawyer. What should I do?

Set an appointment to discuss the issue in person with your attorney. Ask to have a full printout of the bill sent to you in advance. Review it in...

What's the best way for respondent to schedule a hearing date to set aside default so it's prior to petitioner's p/u hearing?

It is very doubtful the Court will go forward on a prove up hearing with an RFO filed seeking to set aside a default. If you are local, you could...