How can I get money for a property I own half of but do not live in when the other owner won't buy me out?

If you can find someone willing to buy your half, you can sell it. this is usually not practical. You can also file a "partition action", which...

Client is refusing to pay me for a residential remodel after work is complete. What choices do I have?

Prepare yourself for the worst (but have the situation reviewed in an attorney consultation to see if any exceptions apply). It sounds very much...

Need legal help with a non-injury auto accident?

She is going to have to hire a private attorney. If the facts are right, the insurance coverage may be set right. Otherwise, she will need a...

Whoever had the original will was required to file it with the court within 30 days of learning of your mother's death. It is not clear from the...

In California, must a pro se defendant who files a motion to transfer on forum non-conveniens grounds attend hearing in person?

Check the local rules. Many courts allow appearance by telephone for law & motion matters. Sometimes it varies by department. If allowed, you...

California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1-400 deals with "Advertising and Solicitation". The rule itself does not explicitly prohibit...

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Can a Plaintiff who sues me fraudulently in a United States court serve me in New Zealand my country while I am not there?

It is not entirely clear whether suit has already been filed. In addition to what my colleagues have stated, aside from monitoring, instead of...

Do I have any type of legal case here ?

Take the free car wash. Get on with your life.

General inspection disguised in lease as "Tune-up Inspection" and "Periodic Inspection of Landscape Maintenance"?

No. General inspections are not allowed under Civil Code 1954. If the landscaping is a common area, that could be a different story, and you...

That is a significant incident, and you should definitely get a personal injury attorney to represent you. Even if it can be settled without...