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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Friend's mom got behind in rent and currently in hospital. Landlord opened the house on July 31st @ 10:35 am.

Is that legal?,Today a note was posted at the door, to enter property tomorrow at 5pm. No mention of reason and who is coming.Mom

is the only one on the lease, can son represent her mother? Mother cannot give consent being too ill. I told the son to wait for landlord to file an eviction... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Does your mom have a Power of Attorney ("POA"), a Medical Directive, and a Will or Trust? Those are key in times such as this. The POA is useful to appoint somebody to represent her re: her landlord and others. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Can my nabor close off a road to make speed bumps and other road obstacles to impair our ability to drive on said road?

I live in an unincorporated area of orange county CA. My nabor's and I live on a shared stretch of dirt road that is used daily by all of us for commute purposes. As of late our nabor at the end of the road has been closeing off the road we use in order to put in large speed bumps, drains,... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Has he built this road on his private property? Is the road your only form of accessing your property? Is he in compliance with city laws re: construction of the road? You can access copies of construction permits at the County clerk's office. More details are necessary to provide a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Are landlords financially responsible for the extermination of bed bugs?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Yes, but if the tenant is responsible for causing the infestation, the landlord may charge the tenant for the remedies. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: How can my friend stop a grant deed that is fraud,?

I cant go into it to much but its all bad the adoptive family has done identity theft on him .he can't even check his credit report info dose not match.the grantor has granted his self the deed to the house .he has to leave in 10 days how can we stop the process of this action... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

He may need to sue for fraud and file a motion to quiet title. He may also need to report this to the police as a financial crime. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: I am 17 and my boyfriend turned 18 a week ago , but got me pregnant when he was 17 can he still get in trouble?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Sex with a minor is a sex crime. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: What's my responsibility when a tree trunks is on my property, but 1/3 of the tree branches falls into neighbor's side?

There is also a huge root grows above ground into the neighbor's side. This tree was planted by the developer during the development, and I am the second owner.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

You may be liable for damages if your tree's branches damage your neighbor's property. You'll need to safeguard the neighbor's property by trimming the branches, and written notice of such efforts should be provided in advance to your neighbor. More details are necessary to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for California on
Q: My ex husband is refusing to return my property as specified in our property settlement>

My husband filed for divorce 6/2016. We did an agreed upon property settlement which specified my personal property in 11/2016. We were only married for over 2 years and other assets were divided up with no argument. I have been asking him since 11/2016 if either he or I could move my items into a... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

If he's violating the court order, you can file a motion for contempt. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury, Family Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Can I make a combined complaint for intentional infliction of emotional distress And defamation ? Who can prepare this?

My ex-girlfriend's partner has been harassing me online with increasing frequency for the past four months, culminating in public defamatory statements on all of my videos accusing me of being a stalker, a menace to any woman's daughter, and a "danger". He did this on multiple... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

You may want to sue for defamation. You can seek resources at your local law library. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: Can ex-spouse create a legal contract preventing 16.5yr old child from see aunt

... and grandmother. He is an angry abusive narcissist blaming others for the divorce.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

I see no legal basis for that. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: Did they rule that the second degree is unconstitutional
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: Feeling very nervous

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Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for California on
Q: My friend wants to live with her dad because her mom cause distress to her in any way can the mom pay the bill

The mother has caused physical and emotional distress to my friend and she wants to live with her dad but they do not have a lot of money so I wanted to find out for her if her mother can pay the costs in any way

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

The dad can file in court for child custody and child support. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Custody for California on
Q: Hi, i'm in Bakersfield California i would like to know in child custody case can the children be interview by court

I would like my 7 and 9 years old boy be interviewed by court in order to determine which parent is more fit. Cause my other made a false statements on file and i believe it can be proved by the children

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Children that young should not testify as it can emotionally scar them. Rather, you may want to hire a private, unbiased, well-credentialed therapist to speak with them for therapeutic reasons. That therapist can then be called as an expert witness to opine on the custody issues. More details are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for California on
Q: Do I have to pay any other money other than child support. My ex is asking for money for extra curricular activities.
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

What does the court order say? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for California on
Q: Can I serve court Forms to one of my Ex family members?

I'm trying to serve the Father of my son with some court Forms but his sister keeps telling me that he doesn't want anything to do with it. Should I give the Forms to his sister to give to him

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Process of service should be effectuated by a third party. Courts.ca.gov has information on how to property serve a party. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Family Law for California on
Q: Ca divorce,contested by defendant,claims business bought before marriage should be 50/50. defendant now filed civil suit

He doesn't like the custody terms, says continuing suits is leverage. Business basically bankrupt after legal fees for family suit and civil suit. Defendant embezzled lots of money while employed by company. What next?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

This sounds like a complex divorce with custody dispute issues, community property disputes, potential hidden/ wasted community assets, potential misuse of court process sanctions issues, and more. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for California on
Q: i would like a child custody modification and move away order, what forms do I need to do
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

See prior reply. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for California on
Q: What forms do I need to file for a child custody modification and move away order in CA?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Are you the custodial on non-custodial parent? Some forms are available online at courts.ca.gov. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for California on
Q: I'm looking for assistance preparing for an upcoming SARB hearing. What is the best path to start on? What will I need?

2 yrs unemployed, no resources for great attendance rates of my kids. My children moved out of state and enrolled in school there. At that time the CA schools and truancy officer served me with a subpoena for SARB meeting which I didn't attend. I had already given proof of the new school... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

You'll need proof that you have complied with the school attendance laws. If you failed to do so, you'll need to establish evidence as to why this occurred, hopefully being a good-faith and best-efforts basis. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for California on
Q: My daughters dad keeps confusing by telling her, her last name is his and legal it is not, what can I do.

He was never put on the birth certificate, my daughter legally carries my last name but he keeps telling her no it's his and legally it's not and my daughter sounds confused, is there anything I can do this is not the first time he puts things in her head

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Is there a court order or a paternity action? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More

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