Recently filed for small claims. He was arrested, possibility he will not be out before our court date.

Concur with Mr. Chen's response.

Yes being specific helps very much. For example, if you ask for all receipts and they object (and this is just an example), explain in your meet...

Yes, if there's a good reason for it. I agree with Mr. Chen that Weil and Brown is probably the best (as I see it) as to civil procedure before...

In filing a motion for summary adjudication due to defendants' refusal or failure to respond to 15.1, is a meet and confer

Concur with counsel. You can file a motion for summary adjudication. A meet and confer is not required although the other side can request a...

How to proceed with limited civil suit in Southern California?

Counsel both gave you excellent advice and references. As Mr. Pedersen, stated, I would strongly encourage you to hire an attorney either to...

Once an uncontested divorce is submitted, can the court/judge request additional language to be added to the affidavit ?

I'm licensed in California, not New York. It's appropriate for a judge to ask for additional language in a settlement agreement and not unusual. ...

Do i need a real estate attorney while buying a new property from a builder?

It's recommended, not necessary but recommended.

Can a HOA demand full payment of delinquent dues from the "Note Holder" That happens to be innitianing foreclosure on the note

I'm licensed in California not in Florida. Generally, no that's not right. They're two separate debts and the HOA does have the right to ask...

Can private mortgage holder call my 1st mortgage co?

I'm licensed in California, not in New Jersey. Generally yes they can. The question is really why your first mortgage holder gave that...

Yes you can although I'd make those arrangements now so that everyone is clear as to the terms. There's also the safety issue. Are you really...