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Can I sue a mistress who caused a divorce?

In California, can a mistress be sued for causing a divorce? Further, will a PI be needed or does circumstantial evidence such as phone calls,…

We received a summons to appear in court. We’re wrongfully being sued for a car accident that never happened. What can we do to clear this mess up?

My wife and I were recipients of a letter from a law office stating that we were involved in an auto accident, and being sued…

Will my insurance rate increase if I have to file a accident claim even though I was not at fault?

My wife’s car was backed into by another driver in a truck in a parking lot resulting in a minor dent on the rear left…

My daughter’s friend reversed my daughter’s car and managed to hit two parked cars. Can I sue her parents for the damage of all three cars?

My 17-year old daughter let a good friend back her 2001 Honda Accord out of a parking space at a mall. The friend told my…

I was involved in a small car accident with another driver. Apparently, my insurance coverage lapsed because of a late payment. What can I do?

I had a “fender bender” at an intersection. An older man ran a red light at the same time I turned left. Later I find…

I am being sued for a car accident that took place nearly three years ago. My insurance carrier at that time is now bankrupt. What do I do?

My son borrowed my car approx. 3 years ago, had an accident which he was found at-fault, resulting in the other person’s car being totaled….

I was recently robbed in my home, incurred hundreds of dollars in medical bills, and missed work. Can I get any compensation?

I broke my tooth on a cherry pit nestled deep inside my slice of cherry pie at a local restaurant. It will costs hundreds of dollars to fix, according to my dentist. Can I sue?

What are the key advantages in having preparation and execution of a Will supervised by an attorney?

In California, who gets the assets when one dies without a Will?