Reference TRO's

At the risk of offending Mr. Gould-Saltman, I too am offended at the way TRO's are given out like candy with little or no actual basis, considering...

If you make comments about someone that are true, can you be sued for defamation of character?

Here is some free advice. Let go. It's not your problem. Did you want to split from him or tie yourself to him for years and years in litigation?...

What can I do about a neighbor that is verbally abusive?

There is also the chance that despite the HOA buying similar plants, he did indeed buy that one and it was mistakenly delivered to you. It happened...

Petitions for Factual Innocence (PFI) under Sec. 851.8 of the Penal Code are my specialty. I have done many of them, from San Francisco to Los...

Can i sue my former employer for sharing my medical file with current employees

It does seem to be a violation of your privacy rights. And yes, you can sue. The question is: what are your damages? Did this betrayal lose you...

I disagree with Mr. Fink. The "paid in full" note on the check will likely be taken as an offer to compromise the debt for the amount paid. Cashing...

My divorce will be final in a matter of days...my ex is implying that our children being around my boyfriend is a safety issue.

This sounds like trouble brewing. I would file a pre-emptive police report stating that he has threatened to file a false police report in order to...

I have litigated a couple of domestic violence cases in Santa Clara County, and yes, they do make a lot of noise about how it is not up to the...

Can a 17 year old leave an abusive home?

California has a procedure called "emancipation". You can make yourself a legal adult at age 17, and therefore have the right to leave free of your...

In california, what can an 18 yr. old take with him when he leaves his mom's house where he suffered emotional abuse

You can take all your clothing and personal effects: grooming items, your photos, your ipod, any gifts that were given you and similar personal...