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California questions and answers

• Where can I find an attorney or law firm who is plaintiff-sided to go against a large corporation?

  Asked in East Los Angeles, CA | February 12, 2026

  This matter arises from a car rental dispute that was escalated to law enforcement and resulted in a felony arrest and prosecution. Car rental company own billing/contract records reflect the rental was closed and the vehicle was returned on March 28, 2024, yet Plaintiff was arrested on April 5, 2024 while in possession of the same vehicle, creating an objective contradiction suggesting false or materially misleading information was provided to law enforcement.

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• My Family Member Was Killed, How Long Do I Have To Bring A Case For Wrongful Death In California?

  Asked in San Jose, CA | June 15, 2018

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My neighbor violated the easement contract by putting a chain to our gate and not letting us use the parking. What do I do?

  Asked in Huntington Park, CA | April 14, 2026

  Neighbor’s house is a rental property. Owner doesn’t live there.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I am age 67, neighbors in 20s, I was physically attacked by them. Does this constitute elder abuse?

  Asked in Sunnyvale, CA | November 23, 2025

  Was physically atttacked by neighbors (husb & wife) when wife struck me with fists, we fell to ground, husb jerked me up off of wife and slammed me to ground then called police, while on phone wife again hit me in head with fist, I went to hosp was diagnosed with concussion. Police arrived, took statements and no further action. This happened on my rental property, I informed prop mgr, no action taken.. Happened 1+ year ago and neighbors are severely harassing me again when for the second time, have and currently are using their vehicle to block me in carport parking space. Last time I reported to police after being blocked in for 4 days and police stated that they could not assist because it was private property, need to contact prop mgr. Contacted prop mgr who failed to resolve. What may be my legal options? I am a US Army veteran, I receive subsidized housing assistance but I'm very afraid to notify my housing authority without knowing what my legal options may be!

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• Am I Entitled to Overtime Pay in California?

  Asked in Long Beach, CA | April 30, 2020

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• As a business owner, should I arbitrate my California dispute or take it to trial?

  Asked in Irvine, CA | June 16, 2020

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• How do I know if I've been appointed as executor of an estate?

  Asked in Rancho Cucamonga, CA | February 25, 2026

  My son passed away, gave me power of attorney before he entered hospital. His estranged wife who is and has been living with another man has been insinuating that I cannot manage their finances. I have made no claims against any monies due her and the children, nor am I aware of any claims that have been filed on my behalf. She said she has a court date in March to dispute the estate claim.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How Do I Get Custody in a California Divorce?

  Asked in La Jolla, CA | May 24, 2018

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• I married in the Philippines , but now I'm in the USA and I want to divorce. Is that possible?

  Asked in Anaheim, CA | April 29, 2026

  I want to remarry a green card holder here in the USA.

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• How do I protect my retirement in a divorce when I earn more?

  Asked in Vacaville, CA | June 5, 2026

  Ending a 24-year/17yr marriage, due to infidelity from his side. I earn more, I am a registered nurse. He works part-time with full capacity to work full-time. We could both want an uncontested divorce, but I am unsure of his personal concerns, which may be money. I want to protect my retirement. Our children will be cared for by both of us.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My neighbor filed a restraining order against me and I in return on them, I had not yet served them with.

  Asked in Yuba City, CA | May 29, 2026

  We had gone to court for their restraining order on me and asked that both cases be as one. So, court dated was changed to merge both cases together. I had not yet served the other party my restraining order against them. In the court document that I was given after court with the new court date ( CH-116 Order on Request to continue Hearing) section 6 Serving (Giving) Order to Other Party; (C-Court) is marked number 1- Further notice is not required. So, my question is do I still serve them my restraining order?

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• Can you file a restraining order against a neighbor in San Diego, California?

  Asked in San Diego, CA | May 8, 2020

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