What forms to file to sue someone in civil court for money that they owe you?

You're correct that Superior Court proceedings are much more complicated than small claims. Ideally, you should hire a lawyer to handle your case...

Can notaries transfer real estate no questions ask?

You cannot hire a notary to transfer title to real estate. The only thing a notary does is verify your identity when you sign documents.

Does a plaintiff have to wait the 20 hold to serve a depo. notice if the defendant has already answered and sent their notices?

The 20-day hold begins to run on the date the Complaint is served or the defendant makes a general appearance, whichever happens first. During this...

Will I incur attorneys fees in this situation.

It depends on (a) the type of hearing, (b) the type of appeal, and (c) the matter from which the hearing arose. Without that information it is...

There is no such thing as a "primary title holder" or a "secondary title holder." If your wife is on title, she is an owner. And a property cannot...

Is it too late for a medical malpractice suit if I didn't know it was a mistake until 6 months ago?

Generally speaking, the statute of limitation begins to run when you know of the injury, not when you learn that it may have been caused by...

Is CA Sup. Court order final when judge states ruling in court, text posted on dckt, order posted, ntc of entry of order posted?

With rare exception, orders are not appealable. The time for taking an appeal begins to run when the court clerk files a judgment.

The judge has nearly unlimited power to grant objections regardless of their timeliness or format. A proposed order is almost never required....

Can I get compensated in a divorce for paying more for the house before the marriage?

To the extent that the equity in the home can be characterized as separate property, it will not be subject to division as a marital asset. You...

Can I take this matter to court?

The insurance company gets to choose whether to total your ca or pay to repair it. If the car is totaled, you have the option of (a) giving the car...