Do I need a lawyer for small claims?

Lawyers are not allowed to represent you in small claims court. That's California statute. You can always hire a lawyer out of your own pocket to...

After 21 days past and still no itemized list on what the cost is to fix the carpets. How long do they have to fix the carpets?

The answer is going to depend on what is reasonable under the situation and, also, on what can be proven. If you can prove the carpets were not new...

My tenant broke her lease early. Can I mitigate losses by raising rent to market price and listing the unit as short-term only?

By leaving early, your tenant deprived you of 2.5 months of whatever rent she was paying. That determines the amount that you can, in theory, sue...

Father-in-law trying to sue me for deceased husband's assets prior to our marriage. Is this possible under CA law?

FIL can always try. I think his suit will fail unless he can prove where the money from the sold possesions went to. This usually involves very...

Can i make a lawsuit against a company who produces massage chairs that touches you in an inappropriate place on your body ?

I think you'd be laughed out of court if you filed a suit like this. If you didn't want to be touched, you should have stayed away from the...

How many days before court do I have to have the other party served?

16 court days is correct and applies regardless of whether the sheriff or a private individual does the service. If your court is on October 26,...

Should I go forward with small-claims court to receive the portion of a security deposit our landlord kept?

I would go forward with it. Small claims court is inexpensive so the downside risk is low. You will have to prove all of the things you said about...

Can I sue, file for contempt,file for harassment,?what can I do?

Enforce the order that he is supposed to pay half of the tuition. You can have him sanctioned or fined. It sounds like contempt might be better...

It's correct -- one factor in awarding spousal support is allowing the supported spouse to maintain the marital standard of living. This is not an...

What do I do if my ex stops paying the bills she is responsible for paying?

If the bills are in both of your names, then you are responsible for the payments as well so if she doesn't make them, you have to. You can always...