Victims Bill of Rights
If you are the victim of a crime, you have a right to be repaid for losses that resulted from the crime. This article will help you understand: • How to exercise your right to […]
Types of Eviction Notices
1. Figure out what the Notice says The eviction process starts with your landlord giving you a Notice to do or pay something, or to move out. If you don’t do what your landlord asks, […]
What Is “Probate”?
Probate means that there is a court case that deals with: Deciding if a will exists and is valid; Figuring out who are the decedent’s heirs or beneficiaries; Figuring out how much the decedent’s property […]
Family Law Facilitator (FLF)
A family law facilitator is a lawyer with experience in family law who works for the superior court in your county to help parents and children for free. The family law facilitator gives you educational […]
Simplified Procedures to Transfer an Estate
You may not need to go to probate court to obtain title to property belonging to a dead person. Figuring out if you have to go to probate court depends on many issues, like the amount […]
Don’t Get Caught in the Debt Settlement Trap
Having trouble paying your bills? You’re not alone. Many people are struggling with their finances. You may be tempted by ads from companies offering to settle your debts for 50 cents on the dollar, but […]
Being Sued
When you are sued, you first need to decide whether you are going to respond to the lawsuit. If you choose to respond, you have to make sure you do it within the deadline, and […]
Execution & Clemency in California
What is a clemency hearing? A clemency hearing happens when the inmate asks the Governor to grant clemency or stop the execution. The Governor does not have to give the inmate a clemency hearing. The […]
Help From Your CA Court
Family Law Facilitator (FLF) A family law facilitator is a lawyer with experience in family law who works for the superior court in your county to help parents and children for free. The family law […]
Jury Service
A Message From Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of California When I speak with jurors, they sometimes ask whether I have ever been called for jury service. The answer is yes, many times. I’ve been summoned […]