An "Ex Parte" hearing usually requires little or no notice to the other party. This type of hearing is usually reserved for emergency situations...

Generally, if you are not actually the one that is receiving the rent, then it does not count for the purpose of qualifying for a Chapter 7...

Debt Collector states there are pending charges and that a subpoena is about to be served upon me to appear in court.

While you may have certain safeguards provided to you by the FDCPA and California's Rosenthal Fair Dept Collection Practices Act, the larger...

What are the chances that my ex boyfriend Gets 50/50 child costudy? We have never been married

The fact that you were never married is unlikely to play any meaningful role in the court's child custody decision. When determining child custody,...

Would it be in my childs best interest to live with his father in the same home as someone whos been convicted cruelty to minor?

The best interests of a child are usually the primary focus in a custody hearing. The court wants to protect the child from harm whenever possible...

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50/50 legal custody ca

Legal custody permits a parent to make decisions about things such as his/her child's health care, religious practices, education, etc. When parent...

Would it be wise to modify our custody arrangements at this time, its only been 6 months since the order.

Generally, a change in custody is warranted if there has been a change in circumstances that existed when the original order was put in effect....

Is my marriage in Mexico legal in the U.S.?

Generally, unless a marriage would break US laws if performed here (i.e. polygamy, under-age marriage, etc.), it is equally as valid if performed...

Can a collection agency add a civil assessment to a traffic fine that they are trying to collect on?

In California, the law permits an imposition of a civil assessment if you do not appear at a court proceeding without good cause (which is...

Do I have to let the court know that I am no longer represented by a lawyer by myself?

Often times, attorneys mail a signed copy of an MC-50 to their former clients at the same time as mailing the original of same document along with...

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