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LIMITATIONS OF BANKRUPTCY
What exactly is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a legal process through which people and businesses can obtain a fresh financial start when...
TYPES OF BANKRUPTCIES
Bankruptcy Basics provides general information about federal bankruptcy laws and the bankruptcy process. It is not a guide for filing a...
BANKRUPTCY
The first step in the bankruptcy process is to file a petition with the Bankruptcy Court. The petition lists all of the debtor's debts...
What to Expect from Divorce Proceedings
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS To initiate a divorce in California, you can follow these general steps: Meet residency requirements: Make sure you or...
Thinking of doing your legal work yourself?
Representing Yourself Print Español There are several reasons why people represent themselves without a lawyer: In criminal cases, if you...
Current Information About Evictions
in California In California, a landlord cannot legally evict a tenant without cause. Legal grounds to evict include not paying rent on...
How to Answer a Debt Collection Lawsuit
How to Answer a Summons for Debt Collection in California (2021 Guide) George Simons September 08, 2021 “I love getting sued for a debt”...
Construction of a California Will
Basic Requirements for a Last Will and Testament in California A Last Will and Testament is one of the most important legal documents a...
How to Respond to an Unlawful Detainer
Fact Sheet: How to Answer an Eviction Lawsuit Sep 8, 2020 7159.01Print this Publication This fact sheet gives information on how tenants...
Important facts about Powers of Attorney and their Benefits
Contents hide What is a Power of Attorney in California? What Are the Types of Power of Attorney Documents? What Are the Legal...
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