California law does not require interest to be paid on security deposits. Some cities, such as Berkeley, do have a deposit interest ordinance. To...

If someone feels threatened and they leave the house, can they be charged with abandonment?

Need a little more info. Is he talking about child abandonment, and the threat is related to child custody? Or is he talking about some kind of...

You may be wondering if you could be accused of discriminating against families with children, which would be illegal. The federal Department of...

I'm so sorry to hear about your condition. Yes, you can ask the court to make your sister a Joint Guardian, and when you die she will...

If a person files bankruptcy, can they apply and recieve a CPN or SCN # to help move forward financially, and legally?

Yes, it's really true. Read what the FTC has to say about it: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre23.shtm

I am a single mother and live in CA. My ex and my parents are fighting me for custody of my son. What rights do I have?

If there is already a court order finding that your ex-boyfriend is the father, and a visitation order in place, it depends on what the order says...

We are facing imenant foreclosure. Is California a Juditial state? Am I liable for the back payments?

It depends on the nature of the financing. Luckily there are many previous posts by attorneys explaining all this. If you search "foreclosure...

Do I have any legal rights to this house?

I think you are the same poster whose boyfriend has filed for custody of your 4-month-old child who is still breastfeeding, and the boyfriend wants...

Can my boyfriend sue me for joint custody when we share a home that we own together, sleep in the same bed, etc?

When is the hearing? If you don't have an attorney I would like to give you a free consultation to help you prepare. 408-866-4460 ...

Me and my boyfriend bought a house. Everything was paid for 50/50. How do I get my name on the deed?

What he's doing is outrageous. I would like to give you some free help. Please call my office, 408-866-4460, or email me,...