- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody and Visitation
- GuardianshipGuardianship of a minor child is a court process by which a person other than a parent is given custody of a child or authority over a child’s property. Relatives, friends of the family or other interested persons may be considered as potential legal guardians. Appointment as guardian requires the filing of a petition and approval by the court. Sometimes a child needs a guardian because the child’s parents have died. A child may also need a guardian if the child is not receiving adequate care or is being abused.
- Spousal Support
- Legal SeparationA legal separation is for couples who do not want to divorce but want to live apart. It does not end a marriage. You cannot remarry or enter in a domestic partnership if you are legally separated. With a legal separation, the Court can issue orders about...
- AnnulmentNullity of marriage (annulment) restores people to the status of unmarried persons. Certain conditions must be met before the Court can void the marriage. The person who initiated the case will have to prove that a least one of the conditions has been met before the Court will grant the nullity of marriage. The Court can also issue orders regarding property and debt division, custody and support.
- Restraining OrderWhen someone asks for a civil harassment restraining order in court, they have to file court forms telling the judge what orders they want and why. What happens after that varies a little from court to court, but the general steps in the court case are...
- Land Use and Zoning* If your city has rent control, these 2 reasons may not be good enough to evict a tenant. Most rental units in California are not rent-controlled. But if the unit is in a city with rent control, there usually are more protections in place for tenants that you need to know. The best way to find out if rent control applies to a unit is to check with the local city or county government, planning and zoning department, or with the local legal aid.
- Property Damage
- Personal InjuryThe plaintiff has been injured, and sues the defendant, claiming that the defendant caused the plaintiff's injuries through negligence. The plaintiff's personal or real property has been damaged and the plaintiff sues the defendant, claiming that the defendant caused the damage through negligence.
- Wills
- TrustsA trust is an arrangement under which one person, called a trustee, holds legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary. You can be the trustee of your own living trust, keeping full control over all property held in trust.
- ForeclosureGoing through a foreclosure is a difficult and often draining process for any person. If you are facing foreclosure on your home, your stress is amplified by the thought of losing your home. Foreclosure litigation is a specialized area of the law that requires an experienced attorney to handle it. Experianced attorneys rely upon a combination of legal tools, tactics and transactions to help resolve your financial crisis. Foreclosure litigation may include direct negotiations with your lender seeking options to avoid foreclosure. If you are in need of assistance related to foreclosure litigation or simply have questions, contact experianced attorney who may be able to help you to save your home.