Arm broken by improper cuffing of Police, how should I proceed?

Your first step is to file notice per the California Tort Claims Act which must be done within 6 months. These forms are available online. Best of...

Is a prenup advisable for our situation or unnecessary ?

Student Loan Debt- Upon divorce, student loan debt will be the spouse-student's separate debt, however, the community is entitled to a...

I have a verbal agreement with a family member, how do I go about recovering the property?

You could also hire an attorney for the limited scope of writing a demand letter stating the legal reasons for why the car should be returned to you.

Can my attorney sue the police on behalf of me and my son while my son is under jurisdiction of state of California?

A plaintiff-minor must have a Guardian ad Litem. Application for one can be made when the lawsuit is filed. On a side note, the California Tort...

I agree with my colleagues that the TRO/RO may turn on the content of the messages- possibly even criminal prosecution as well. Once a TRO/RO is...

What do I have to do in order to move my children to another state?

Usually, agreements regarding custody include language about moving the child out of the state/county. Review all orders and consult with a...

If I marry my fiancée before his death am I responsible for his medical bills in San Diego , Ca ?

Once married, you have a duty to support your spouse. This may also include using your separate property when there is no community property. See...

Is it assault or battery? What should we do?

California Family Code Section 3044 is the pertinent section on child custody and domestic violence.

Can I move over 1 hour away before any custody papers have been filed?

If he has already filed for divorce and served you with the papers, there are restraining orders in place concerning a number of different issues....

Child custody, parental alienation, international move away, 730 custody evaluation.

Keep in mind that the court may fix compensation for a 730 Evaluator's services "at the amount that seems reasonable to the court." Evid. Code...