San Joaquin County is one of the few, if not only, California counties which have a process that they call plea in abeyance. It is a term used in...

If a motion is filed against me for attorney fees is the other party required to notify me of the hearing date?

File a motion to vacate the order based on lack of service.

Attorneys fees

File a motion to set aside the order based on lack of service. Check the court file to see how they claim you were served.

You do not have to testify against your spouse, but you can be subpoenaed to testify. If you are subpoenaed to testify, you can refuse to testify...

I would like to get a legal separation.

If your husband makes more money than you make, he will most likely be ordered to pay you spousal support. He will also be required to pay child...

I need help finding legal representation for stepparent adoption possibly pro bono. Where can I find help in Los Angeles?

Stepparent adoptions can be very difficult if the other parent objects and has had any involvement in the child's life in the past few years. The...

Can i get out of a subpeona if served to be a witness?

You cannot get out of testifying if the subpoena was properly served provided that the case is in California and you live in California. Make sure...

Can my best friend's husband adopt my daughter?

If you want to give up your legal rights as a parent to your daughter, your best friend and her husband can adopt your daughter. If you want to...

Can two similar divorce cases same court different department can be consolidated? ?

If the judgment was entered in 2016, you are divorced. Even if your case status states that it is closed, it is a very simple process to change...

Is it a good idea to ask the defendant to confirm certain pictures are of him at his deposition?

One of the purposes of discovery, including depositions, is to narrow the issues. Verifying evidence narrows the issues because you need to know...