Is a cash gift to a family member a deduction to my taxes?

If it was truly a gift, you can't deduct it from your taxes. If it was a loan that you have decided not to collect on, and you have sufficient...

Findings and Order After Hearing

The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an...

Findings and Order After Hearing

Usually the judge will order the prevailing party on a motion to write the findings and order after hearing. It generally is a good idea to take...

In a divorce, is there any real advantage to filing first?

California is a no fault divorce state, so there is no legal advantage to filing first. There may be a psychological advantage to filing first,...

A defendants right to the court reporters notes?

You can request a copy of the transcript. However, the court reporter will likely charge you a per page rate for preparing and printing the...

Yes, in California there is a fee to file a cross complaint. Check with the clerks' office of the county within which you want to file, and they...

My daughters dad has been a dead beat dad she is now 12 he served me for full custody to avoid paying do I need A lawyer?

You should definitely seek the advice of an experience family law attorney to assist you. You state that the father is a dead beat dad, but...

Lawyer won't return my phone calls what do I do?

You may also send the lawyer a letter. If that doesn't work, send another letter. If that doesn't work, send another letter with a copy to the...

If her attorney does not show up in CMC, can I request to dismiss the case?

The court will likely set another CMC and either will give notice to the other party or order you to do so. The response given is not intended...

How do you collect child support from a dead father

Child support payments, to the extent they are part of the probate estate, take priority over other obligations of the estate. The response...