How Criminal Cases Work
The Arrest When the police arrest someone (the defendant), they take him or her to jail. Then, 1 of 3 things happens: • The defendant is released if the prosecutor (usually the district attorney or […]
Property and Debt in a Divorce or Legal Separation
The property and debts part of a divorce or legal separation is often so complicated and the cost of making a mistake is so high that you should talk to a lawyer before you file […]
Traffic Appeals
What is a Traffic Appeal? A traffic appeal is when someone who loses a case in a trial court (such as a person who is found guilty of a traffic offense in a trial court) […]
Workplace Violence
What Is a Workplace Violence Restraining Order? Under California law, courts can make orders to protect an employee from suffering unlawful violence or credible threats of violence at the workplace. The court can order a […]
Spousal or Partner Support Agreements
Spouses or domestic partners can agree to a spousal or partner support order. By agreeing and signing a written agreement (a stipulation), they do not have to go in front of a judge and leave […]
Wills, Estates, and Probate
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 […]
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
A domestic violence restraining order is a court order that helps protect people from abuse or threats of abuse from someone they have a close relationship with. You can ask for a domestic violence restraining […]
Parentage (Paternity)
Basic Information In parentage cases, also called “paternity cases,” the court makes orders that say who the child’s legal parents are.If parents are married when a child is born, there is usually no question about […]
Clean Your Record
The information provided here deals with adult convictions in California and is about record cleaning options that might help you reduce the impact of your California state criminal record. Sometimes people talk about this as […]
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 […]