Q: I have a couple questions drafting a FAC.
I am a plaintiff pro per who filed a complaint and a preliminary injunction. There has been no answer filed yet. The court instructed me to amend my complaint. My question is when I amend do I have to underline/highlight the changes in the FAC? The changes are extensive. I also understand that I need a dec stating the changes I made. Can anyone please help? Unlimited civil in San Francisco. THANK YOU.
A: You may be best off hiring an attorney to do this properly for you, as it sounds like you might be in over your head. If you can't afford a lawyer, spend time 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. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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If you do attempt to amend your complaint on your own, you do not have to highlight your changes in any way. Also, you do not need to file a declaration stating what changes you made, unless the court ordered you to do so.
I agree with the other attorneys who have advised you to seek out competent counsel. In San Francisco it should not be too difficult to find highly capable lawyers willing to assist you.
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