My attorney quit two weeks before settlement conference. I havent been able to find a.replacement yet.

How was your attorney able to quit so close to the trial date. Did you dismiss or fire him or her? Did he or she file a motion to withdraw that was...

How long before my court reservation must I file a motion for stay of proceedings? Does this motion fall under CCP 1005?

Be sure to check the Local Rules of Court. The deadlines in CCP sec. 1005 likely apply. See CCP sec. 1005((a)(13)

Motions for reconsideration are covered by statute. California Code of Civil Procedure sec. 1008. You can go Google it. So you h ave 10 calendar...

Can I file a complaint with the State Bar and how can I respond to the motion in front of the judge?

Under California law, the file, excluding unpublished attorney work-product, belongs to the client. The client can demand that the file be turned...

Can I file a demurrer on these grounds? What else can I do????

Demurrers are allowed in unlawful detainer actions. CCP sec. 1170. But a demurrer, by definition, admits the truth of the factual allegations made...

How would someone dispute a lawyers motion to withdraw? Is there a response form, or do you just show up on the day of court?

This depends on the grounds asserted by the attorney as well as the timing of the motion in relation to the trial date. If you have an upcoming...

Does someone subpoenaed have to testify if they don't want to

The court has the power to force a subpoenaed witness to testify. If the witness still refuses to testify, the court can hold the witness in...

Do i have grounds to appeal a child support decision if the other party didnt give me copies of their taxes or income and expens

Family court judges have vast discretion. Appellate courts usually uphold the family court judge's orders based on "no abuse of discretion." The...

Each insurance carrier has a duty to defend as well as a duty to indemnify. Each carrier will provide counsel to defend its insured. There could be...

In california is a renters insurance claim loss legally mine once they give it to me even if it is for a specified purpose?

The insurance payment (settlement) is apparently for damage to her personal property(the apartment contents), correct?If so, the settlement money...