Asked an L.A. attorney to represent me. Paid a $20,000 retainer. Can retainers be non-refundable if he does not do the work

Review the contract that you signed. Some portion of attorney fees can be considered earned once the attorney lends his or her name to the case and...

The judge made a mistake in his final ruling in my support order, can I recover the money I was overcharged?

The most important thing for you to do is get back in front of the judge to get the order corrected. The failure to get the order corrected before...

Can my ex get another restraining order on me after the first was dismissed?

The answer to this question depends on whether there is an existing child custody order in place. If there is no custody order in place then either...

I need a lawyer with confidence that can fight my child custody case and win back my children.

Family law cases are very difficult and expensive. You should schedule a consultation with two or more family law attorneys. They usually charge...

If the resident has vacated a foreclosed property, can the plaintiff still proceed with unlawful detainer trial?

The reason the lawyer wants to proceed to trial is because the residents can move back in as soon as the trial is taken off calendar. This would...

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Do i need permission from the spouse if i'm looking at purchasing a property if the loan closes after the final judgement

Technically you do not need permission because the financial union ends when one of you communicates to the other that they no longer want to...

How can I obtain authorization to handle a deceased friends estate?

I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. It is very commendable that you want to take care of your friend's estate. The problem is that your friend...

Who can serve a subpoena?

Only attorneys and courts can issue subpoenas. You should sit down with your lawyer and explain your concerns. Follow up the meeting with a written...

Can I travel abroad as a sex offender?

If you are still on probation you will need permission from your probation officer. This question was posted in a forum consisting of United States...

Can i sue school for being wrongfully treated while attending, failing to assist in job placement & Student policy handbook.

Problems with job placement or the total lack of job placement support, is the most common complaint against vocational schools that I see. I...