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having my name on the title or loan paperwork?
answered on Dec 11, 2017
This is an incomplete answer. The property is in California. You state you were married when the property was purchased, with only your wife on the grant deed. However, California is a community property state. Therefore, it is presumed to be community property. The presumption is rebuttable.... View More 
Motts fruit snacks. It happened in front of the lockers at my high school. The time was around lunch time. And it happened threee times on different days i did not see who the crimaanl was.
answered on Nov 29, 2017
report to principal or Vice Principal or any security unit on campus
The venue is far from where I live and work. Also, my name is wrong, and I wasn't served but it shows that I was (I was overseas). I can't find a lawyer willing to represent me and have decided to represent myself.
answered on Nov 14, 2017
If you have not obtained all the info you need, I would need some info to be able to understand what the situation is and give you some suggestions. For example: who are the parties to the suit? Where do you live? Where was case filed? It appears that a suit was filed, you hired an attorney to... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2017
Sure give my office a call when you can and we can get you the help you need, ask for Roland
My ex wife's lawyer sent me a stipulation for a change of venue for our divorce case ( divorced since 3 years now ) from L.A. County to O.C.
In the document she states that both parts shall pay the cost associates to the change. Is this request correct or my ex wife should pay all the... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2017
It’s a stipulation. You can choose to agree or disagree. It’s your choice.
My client Member and his LLC were both sued in a CA Superior Court and I also want to appear as counsel at a mediation for the LLC and the individual LLC Member, as well.
answered on Oct 3, 2017
You can appear only after you have an application granted by the court to appear "Pro Hac Vice". See: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Special-Admissions/Pro-Hac-Vice
Continuos calls and text. After making it very clear that I wasn't or wouldn't do what he wanted he refused to fix my car after he was aware and agreed to fix. His availabity was 8 pm and his shop that is closed in an Industrial area. I felt uneasy and fearful going there that late and... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2017
Call the police/district attorney, a lemon law attorney and an Unruh Act/Sexual Harassment attorney.
answered on Sep 24, 2017
generally by mutual agreement of both sides. Don't agree to a mediator you don't like. If you are already in mediation, then the answer to your questions depends on how you got there.
Just purchased a condo 5/2017.
My unit was affected by a water leak from neighbor negligence in reporting to HOA.
Wall was damaged, Mold treatment was needed.Listing agent offered to pay.HOA director didn't allow it nor would call the hoas insurance.Few weeks later finally the... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2017
It's key to have a lawyer review the related HOA contract and communications. 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
And is trying to get full custody of kids does that make husband any less able to fight for joint custody? Went to mediation and this was brought up, but I want to know my chances of this happening
answered on Jul 24, 2017
California is a no-fault state which makes infidelity irrelevant. If the unfaithful spouse's conduct however, poses a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the children, it may be relevant to the issue of custody.
answered on Jul 20, 2017
Unless your arbitration is a court arbitration, where you are allowed to demand a trial "de novo", the grounds to have an arbitration award overturned are extremely limited. You would have to go over the award and facts with a litigation attorney.
answered on Jul 14, 2017
Was it binding arbitration? There might be a basis for appeal, but it depends on the reasons. 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
She has not seen them for 3 years. I have full custody. She had visitions but never showed up. She is now "clean" and asking for custody or visitations. I never signed the agreement at mediation. I had to go back with the monitor information but I haven't and don't want her to... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2017
There is no agreement. If you didn't sign it, it's not an agreement, thus nothing to break.
One of the three inherited owners wants to sell an open market as opposed to privately and is blocking the entire transaction and claiming it has to be put on open market. Can she actually force it without Court action? IE just call A realtor and list the property, find a buyer and evict the... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2017
Yes, the one third owner can refuse to sell their share. The other two can sell their shares. Since most buyers are not interested in such transactions, you may want to file an action for partition.
Once BRE files accusation, can i use this against broker in civil court?
answered on Jun 1, 2017
That might serve as some evidence. Have you already filed the civil case? 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... View More
I understand that my attorneys charge rate goes up after a trial date is set, I however thought that a trial date was to be set after failing to reach. Settlement during mediation/arbitration. A month agoI recieved a letter stating that a trial date has been set for the summer of 2018. Now 1 week... View More
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answered on May 31, 2017
It's not clear what jurisdiction you are in, but in San Diego there is a case management conference a few months after the lawsuit is filed. At that conference, the judge will ask if the parties are interested in mediation, and, if so, require that it be completed by a certain date. The trial... View More
I was not aware that mediation was an option and I requested a mandatory attorney/client fee arbitration. Actually I was forced into it by my attorney who sent me the form notifying me of my right to arbitration. I basically stressed because I received it right before the 'cut off' date... View More
answered on May 27, 2017
Usually an attorney who hasn't been paid for her/his services is required to notify the client of her right to arbitration of the fee claim before the case gets filed as a collection action in court. So the attorney was following the steps outlined by the State Bar for a fee collection matter.... View More
Agreement was drafted by other party, I signed (they never did), and I transferred 50% deposit and work started. Before it was signed, I indicated changes would likely have to be made on other 50% (over text, they agreed) and shared examples of what the client expected.
First 50% was of... View More
answered on May 27, 2017
Have a lawyer review the contract and the facts to determine your rights and duties. 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,... View More
Its just sitting stacking up fees
answered on May 3, 2017
If the vehicle was the only asset of your mother and you are the only heir to her estate, then you can transfer the vehicle to yourself with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Go to the DMV with her certified death certificate and the car registration and title. They will give you the forms to... View More
Just need some information just getting concerned
answered on Apr 27, 2017
It depends on the terms of the arbitration agreement. 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/... View More
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