Small Claims Los Angeles
People who need to claim some money owed to them can seek judgment in a small claims court. The person initiating the case or wanting to claim money is also called the ‘plaintiff’. There are different laws in every state with regards to the maximum amount a plaintiff can pursue in a small claims case. […]
Filing The Correct Forms For A Divorce In California
The divorce process can become lengthy if you or your spouse contests the terms of the divorce. Couples can spend years negotiating terms of a divorce, especially if there are children involved or one spouse feels entitled to more money than the other spouse is willing to provide. It’s beneficial to get help with your […]
Serving Eviction Notices In California
A landlord has the right to evict a tenant for many reasons, although most landlords do try to keep eviction rates low to attract tenants to their properties. In Los Angeles, a landlord can submit a 3 day, 30 day, or 60 day notice to tenants. There are specific requirements for serving eviction notices, and […]
Legal Reasons to Evict a Tenant in California
As a landlord you cannot arbitrarily evict a tenant just because they looked at you wrong or you don’t like them personally. These are not valid legal reasons to evict a tenant from the property for which you own. The following are legal reasons for which you can evict a tenant: • If the tenant […]
How to Avoid the Hassle and Time Wasted on Evicting a Tenant
If you are a landlord you have to be very careful in regard to the steps you take to evict a tenant. First of all, try and avoid the eviction process all together by offering incentives for the tenant to move and leave the unit in good condition. The incentives you offer prior to beginning […]
The Divorce Process in California
Divorce is the legal dissolution of marriage by a California superior court or other competent body. By definition, it is the ending of marriage by legal process. According to the 2000 US Census, 43% represented the national divorce rate. However, according to information gathered in 2002 the California divorce rate exceeds 71%. Unfortunately, in California, […]
California Eviction Process Guide
The eviction process is a stressful process for not only the person being evicted (tenant) but also the person doing the eviction (landlord). The reasons for the stress are different but may also be eerily similar. Evictions can be expensive for both the landlord and the tenant. It may not be a cheap process for […]
Paralegal vs. Legal Document Assistant (LDA)
Most individuals either think of an attorney or a paralegal when they feel they need legal assistance. However, most individuals either don’t know or realize that there are two choices for legal support but they are not the two obvious choices. The two choices are actually between an attorney and a legal document assistant (LDA). The difference […]
Court Fee Waivers
Anyone who intends to file a superior court case in Los Angeles County will be faced with having to pay to file their case. The court fee’s in some cases are very expensive and can be upwards of $400 per filing. However, there is an alternative to having to pay these court fees and that […]