I was recently terminated by a MD based company. I worked/lived in Southern California. Am I protected under CA Labor laws?

If your work in California, then California labor laws apply. You can make a claim for your unpaid wages to the Labor Commissioner youself. For...

Arrested for debt

I agree with Mr. Fink's response. Nobody can be arrested for a debt, no matter how much is owed.

The penalty is perjury, but the chances that the party is actually prosecuted is pretty slim. The more important question is what damages or...

I recently received a summons from a collection atty firm for a credit card sum that has been agreed to pay for thru this firm.

Yes, quite possibly a delay, or just a mistake. Sometimes lawsuits are filed because the statute of limitations is about to expire, but this...

Do I need a lawyer to sue my brother for an amount he agreed to pay to me with a Note Secured by Deed of Trust.?

Yes, the issues are rather complex. You need a lawyer to handle this.

Go to the group of forms at http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/forms.cgi and look under "Alternative Dispute Resolution".

Can a grant deed to a property relieve a landlord from an existing contract.

Yes. Unless there is a subordination clause (found in commercial leases but not typical for residential leases), the new owner becomes the landlord...

Form Ej130- levy a bank account

Congratulations on locating the judgment creditor's bank account. On Form EJ-130, Item 7, check the box 7.a. [notice of sale not requested]. If...

HOW MANY DAYS OR MONTHS DO YOU BE FOR YOU CAN BE EVECTED FROM THE HOUSE.

The number of days depends upon the reason for the eviction, e.g. failure to pay rent, foreclosure, breach of a covenant in the lease. The notice...

What happens if I file chapter 7 bankruptcy and I have 2 houses. Both houses have loss all equity and I would like to strip the

Once you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all of your assets which include the two houses will be under the control of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy...