There are a number of programs to assist homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure and otherwise struggling with their monthly mortgage payments. Please continue reading for a summary of resources available. Making Home Affordable […]
What you should do to prepare for your upcoming court date depends on what type of case you have. In this section we give you general guidelines for how to best prepare yourself for court. […]
California courts are required to order the amount of child support determined by the child support guideline unless the case fits 1 of the few legal exceptions to that rule. One of the exceptions is […]
Every superior court in California has legal help available in family law and in small claims cases. Several superior courts can also help you with other legal issues, but it varies between courts. This section […]
Any assets that do not qualify for a simple transfer process will likely have to go through formal probate. And, if the dead person’s property is worth more than $166,250, none of the exceptions apply. […]
Q: How do I figure out what to do with my traffic ticket? A: Read your “Notice to Appear.” You will find: The name of the court that will decide your case; The deadline to […]
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 […]
Losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time for family, relatives, and friends. In addition, those left behind must often figure out how to transfer or inherit property from the person who has […]
action: lawsuit. admissible evidence: Evidence that can legally and properly be used in court. affirmative defense: When a defendant or person responding to a civil case has a reason that would make them not at fault. […]
If there has been domestic violence in your family, here is important information about a law that may affect you. What is “domestic violence”? It means to hit, kick, scare, throw things, pull hair, push, […]