If you are a grandparent and want information about visitation with your grandchildren, there are many resources that can help you learn about your options and understand your rights as a grandparent. Under California law, […]
Effective January 1, 2010, rule 10.500 of the California Rules of Court set forth comprehensive public access provisions applicable to judicial administrative records maintained by state trial and appellate courts, the state Supreme Court, as […]
Juror Pay California pays jurors $15 every day starting on the second day of service, except employees of governmental entities who receive full pay and benefits from their employers while on jury service. Because governmental […]
Trial courts hear many different types of cases. Overall, cases fall under 1 of 2 categories: Civil cases “Civil” cases are the cases in which private citizens (or companies) sue each other in court. Civil cases are […]
The side that files the appeal is called the “appellant.” The other side is called the “respondent.”If you appeal, the appellate court will review the trial court record to decide if a legal mistake was […]
An annulment (or “nullity of marriage” or “nullity of domestic partnership”) is when a court says your marriage or domestic partnership is NOT legally valid. After an annulment, it is like your marriage or domestic […]
Warning Signs of Physical Abuse Bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, or rope marks Bone fractures, broken bones, or skull fractures Open wounds, cuts, punctures, untreated injuries in various stages of healing Sprains, dislocations, or internal […]
According to most recent census data, California is home to more people of Native American/ Alaska Native heritage than any other state in the Country. There are currently 109 federally recognized Indian tribes in California […]
The California Courts of Appeal were established by constitutional amendment in 1904 and are California’s intermediate courts of review. The primary function of the Courts of Appeal is to ensure that the law is interpreted […]
Voter Bill of Rights YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS: 1. The right to vote if you are a registered voter. You are eligible to vote if you are: a U.S. citizen living in […]