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answered on Mar 12, 2015
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California is a "no fault" divorce state. That means, there is no requirement of wrongdoing by one of the spouses in order for the other spouse to seek dissolution of... View More 
answered on Mar 12, 2015
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Apparently, this statute was enacted in 1995.
Can a plaintiff add new cause of action without having obtained permission to do so? The plaintiff cause of action indicate before any action was 1.. frudulent use of DBA
I added Fraudulent used of DBA and State Marks when I was allow to Amended the Complaint.
answered on Mar 12, 2015
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Generally, if the court sustained demurrer but provided you "leave to amend," you should be able to make the necessary amendments. My suggestion is that you retain an... View More
On the 4th, we paid rent via a money order, which the office says was never received. It was dropped into the payment box at our office that night. On the 10th we got a three day eviction notice. Can we be forced out of our home because the management lost our money?
answered on Mar 12, 2015
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Although you dropped off the money order in the payment box, there is no confirmation that your landlord actually received it. Before the 3 days on your notice is up, you should try... View More
We were not aware of this possibility until his widow contacted one of my siblings asking him to sign a document as a release for things. She did not explain in details, and we get the sense he left something but she is unwilling to tell us. Since raising questions about what that document was for,... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2015
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I am sorry for your loss. You should consult an attorney licensed in Puerto Rico to find out about the local probate laws. The attorney may be able to search the court index for... View More
My husbands cousin just had a baby. She has no job and the baby's dad is in Mexico. She's willing to give us full custody of her. What actions do we have to take to make everything legal?
answered on Mar 10, 2015
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If you are trying to adopt the child, you should retain an adoption attorney to assist you through the process.
answered on Mar 9, 2015
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California courts apply "comparative negligence" principles; the court will compare to what extent each of plaintiff and defendant may have acted negligently in determining... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2015
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The landlords usually keep the original executed lease. However, it is good practice for the parties to execute two copies of the lease so each of the parties can have their own... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2015
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I am not certain I understand your question. You can be charged with DUI (driving under the influence) if you drove under the influence of alcohol or drugs; whether or not the party... View More
My husband and his prior wife(before she died) trusted their 2 daughters before we got married. They live in Florida. I am 64 yrs. old and he is 83. I am concerned for the future because I have no more relatives in USA other than my husband. I do not work and have never worked.
answered on Mar 8, 2015
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The trustee can enforce the terms of the trust. You should ask your husband what his estate plan provides and whether he is leaving anything to you. Be sure to consult your own... View More
ive asked for the lighting to be fixed numerous times i submitted a letter the day i paid my rent and toook a picture of it few days later i got a notice to move i had 30 days.Did not recieve it in the mail only attached to my door i didnt move and then recieved a 3 day to pay or quit.I just got... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2015
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If you are in a month-to-month tenancy, either you or the landlord can give 30 day notice to terminate the tenancy. Also, if you fail to pay your rent timely, the landlord can evict... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2015
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When a residential landlord gives 3-day notice for nonpayment of rent, if the landlord accepts any payment short of the full amount due, that will prevent the landlord from bringing... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2015
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I am not clear based on your description whether the visitor parking had any time limits, whether you were in fact a visitor, on what grounds you wish to sue, etc. Please clarify.
married for 8 years and together for 12 years.
answered on Mar 4, 2015
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Since you are going through a divorce proceeding, the family court will order how the assets should be divided. If the truck was purchased with community funds, it would be considered... View More
I have a securities certificate that was never cashed in. Bought in 1966 and came due in 1976. Is it still possible to collect on this. Insurance Securities Trust Fund of San Francisco.
answered on Mar 4, 2015
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Were the certificates issued in your name? If so, you should contact the company that issued the certificates and see if they are holding any funds for you. There is also a chance... View More
Shes been paying the rent still in her parents name for a year but shes scared of losing the house
answered on Mar 4, 2015
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I am sorry for the loss of her parents. Please clarify why your friend fears losing the house. Has she been falling behind in payment of mortgage loan, taxes, etc. If her parents... View More
I was wondering if the state ca would eat it. Or if they would somehow try to come after me or brother. Like i said she has no estate.
answered on Mar 4, 2015
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I am sorry for your loss. Generally, your mother's estate would be liable for her liabilities, so the state tax collectors can go after her estate's assets, if any. If... View More
It wouldn't just be the phrase. Maybe something like "I AM THE WALKING DEAD"
Thank you.
answered on Mar 2, 2015
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You should find out if anyone has a claim to that phrase. There are professional firms that can assist with a trademark search. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2015
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You will need to petition the court for name change. After your forms are filed with the court, you will need to publish the Order to Show Cause form and file the proof of... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2015
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Typically, the lender will record a substitution of trustee form to indicate a new trustee being substituted in place of the outgoing trustee. In the even of default, the current... View More
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