I live in CA and would like to know how filing bankruptcy would protect my home from foreclosure.

The other two counsel are correct. Filing for bankruptcy will not protect your home from foreclosure. Ultimately, the lender will be able to...

How to amend a Motion and Declaration which hasn't yet been heard?

I think the response depends upon the extent of the modifications. If you are correcting a mere clerical error or typo, you could file a Notice of...

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How many days do I have to provide a response after being issued a "Summons"?

For sub-service, Mr. Fink's answer above is correct. Note that if you were substituted served (meaning the summons was left with an adult at your...

I won my small claims case, but am not sure when I can collect?

The law requires you to wait out the 30 days for any potential appeal to expire before you can formally take action to enforce the judgment. ...

What can I do when my house has been foreclosed already?

The answer depends upon what your goal(s) are, as well as how long ago the foreclosure was, and whether the foreclosure was a judicial foreclosure...

Can you pay the lein amount if you lost in court...or does the court just sell your house

It sounds like the subcontractor recorded a mechanic's lien on your house because the general contractor failed to pay the subcontractor for labor...

If an HOA forecloses on my condo, do they assume responsibility for all senior liens (taxes, 1st mtg, etc)?

Yes, if the HOA forecloses on your condo, the HOA takes title subject to all of the senior liens. The HOA can sell the property, but the sale...

We bought our home one and a half years ago. Realtor told us and showed us paperwork stating " N o HOA !" No mention of HOA in

First, ask the HOA to provide the basis for demanding the duess as well as an accounting. Determine whether the HOA has CC&Rs that are recorded...

This sounds like extortion. If you really owed a debt, you are entitled to receive written documentation supporting the basis for the debt.

Is my husband responsible for my credit card debt even if he did not sign for credit.

Yes, in California, your husband would be liable for community debt.