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I am the Plaintiff in a civil action. I subpoenaed and received medical records from the Defendants doctors. Now I am in receipt of a supplemental demand for production of documents. Since I did not have the records before I did not state in my initial production of documents that I had them...

Hello, My ex was ordered along with myself to find and submit "reasonable daycare costs" for our child, agree on one and split "reasonable daycare costs". At the time of exchange of information I had all of my daycare plus the average daycare for our area. She in turn submitted high priced...

Can the name of a city be trademarked. Say if a restaurant has trademarked "Chicago's Restaurant" and I open Chicago's Steakhouse can it be trademark infringement as both businesses deal with food. Michael

Hello, My wife is demanding day care money. How do I find out if she is really working. Is there a way to go to court and ask for pay stubs. How often can I ask for a income and expense declaration from her. Thanks Michael

Hello, A summary judgment was served on me 108 days before trial. In my research I believe the deadline is 120 days before trial. ccp 437 (c), 1013. Is this correct and can I file a motion opposing summary judgment based on untimely filing. Thanks Michael

Hello, My trial is set for Aug. 31, 2010. What would be the last day for discovery. I believe 60 days prior but do we count the trial date as one day. Would I be ok sending a discovery on Tueday June 1, 2010. Thanks Michael

Hello, I am involved in an lawsuit with my previous accountant. It is for fraud, malpractice, negligence. I am the Plaintiff, he the Defendant. I found out today that just 3 years ago he was sued for fraud and ended up settling out of court. Can I reference that in my objection to his...

Hello, During my first mediation for custody, several items were agreed on including pick up drop off, holidays etc. My ex took me back to mediation to discuss some other stuff and we agreed. Now my ex's attorney has sent me the final judgment for the dissolution however none of the boxes for...

Hello, I am the Plaintiff in a action of accounting malpractice. I am pro per. I received a request for updated discovery from the opposing counsel. Since the time of my last discovery I was able through subpoena to obtain the medical records of the Defendant. Do I need to send a copy of...

Hi, I would fill out a subpoena, take it to the court clerk, send a copy to opposing counsel and have the company served? Is that the process? Could I serve by mail? Thanks Michael

Hello, I need escrow papers from a third party in a lawsuit I am involved in. Actually it is the broker who handled a real estate transaction. I tried to send the opposing counsel a demand for production of documents to forward to this company and he refused. As pro per I know I cannot...

Hello, Does a professional CPA have any legal or moral obligation to represent me at an IRS audit involving their preparation on tax returns if I have requested it and is there any case law to this. Thank You Michael

We have a special needs trust for my brother who has autism. We are trying to fund it in court with a monetary gift from our parents which I have been holding until the trust was completed. We went to court and were told the trust was not right and the right parties were not notified. What...

My ex's attorney filed a motion to show cause filled with a bunch of lies asking for attorney fees and sanctions. We went to the hearing and the judge temporarily ruled in my favor and ordered a evidentuary hearing with a MSC. Now her attorney wants to drop the hearing and MSC without prejudice...

Hello, After a hearing the opposing counsel was ordered to prepare a findings and order after hearing. It has been 20 days and I have not received it for my signature. How long does opposing counsel have to prepare this. Thanks Michael