If someone you want as a witness can't attend a trial for work issues etc. can they submit a written declaration to the court?

No, because the other side loses the chance to cross examine them. However, if the witness is a material witness and there is "good cause" for...

You are not required, at least in Sonoma County, Napa County, Mendocino County, Lake County, and Marin County, to call all the witnesses on you...

It depends what you signed. A stipulation for entry of judgment cold have protected your record. A stipulated judgment will not. It sounded like...

Do I have grounds to request a judge to recuse himself?

There are two basic methods exist by which a party may seek to disqualify a California judge: he may either challenge the judge for cause--...

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Ex doesnt do his taxes and gets paid under the table...could he get custody of our daughter???

If you establishing custody, which I highly recommend you do, you need to also request child support, especially if you have primary custody. When...

$1450/month lease ran 4/2006 through 4/30/07, thereafter (without further changes)continued at same to present. re: 60 days:

It depends if your lease converts to a month to month at its expiration or it renews for another set period. If it converts to a month to month...

Can I legally change my daughter last name without the fathers consent????

Yes, but he must be given notice of your petition to change your daughter's name. And yes, he can oppose the petition. James V. Sansone,...

If I am a subtenant does my landlord have to pay me my deposit back or the tenant?

As a subtenant your "landlord" is the tenant NOT the tenant's landlord, thus your security deposit must be returned by the tenant. James V....

With divorce mediation, do I have the right to copies of documents prepared and filed for my divorce?

Any documents "filed with the court" are a matter of public record, thus you have a right to obtain copies of those documents. James V....

Can a collection company/lawyers take my retirement to pay back my sons student loan?

Monies in a qualified retirement account (i.e. IRA, 401(k), etc.) are exempt under both CA and federal law. So long as the money remains in a...