I don’t practice in California, but as I understand it, California courts have a two step process. Where there is a custody dispute, unless...

If a will is not sighed is it still valid ?

A will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses. Although there may be some facts on which your mother and your uncle can try to assert a...

Are depositions legally required prior to a civil jury trial?

Depositions are not required, they are an option available to parties. It is one form of discovery. A deposition is only scheduled if a party...

I was being threatened and under duress as i signed 3rd party custody papers. In WA st, what is the limitations on this issue?

If any custody orders of any type were entered by a Montana court, then Montana has exclusive continuing jurisdiction to hear cases involving the...

What happens after my mother dies and in the will its left to me

Yes. Because real property is involved, a probate action must be initiated. This is they way that the state ensures that clear, clean title is...

Can an attorney enter me into a settlement agreement through power of attorney?

A power of attorney ordinarily sets out exactly what powers you give your lawyer. You don't have to give a lawyer the power to sign documents for...

Motion to request new judge due to bias how do you serve a judge

I agree with atty Stoffer. Below is the statute that describes the law. (but not the...

What steps should I be taking now that I opened a probate for my mothers estate in Washington state?

I would urge you to secure a lawyer to help you investigate the facts and to protect your interests. If the home was purchased during your mother's...

When a judge orders visitation and cps does not make it happen are my right being violated

Assuming this is dependency action, and the dependency judge ordered visitation with your child, assuming that you are complying with the...

I can't find an attorney that handles civil restraining orders?

I agree with others that you do not need an attorney to participate in mediation. However, based on the fact that you have counter petitions for...