You have filed your civil lawsuit and have begun your legal proceedings in order to obtain damages from defendant; however, now you have been informed that the defendant has filed for bankruptcy, now what? When a defendant files for bankruptcy in the middle of...
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¿Puede mi Hijo Hablar con el Juez Sobre Casos de Custodia?
Si su hijo debe o no dar su opinión sobre su propia custodia o horario de visitas depende de muchos factores. Sin embargo, no existe una ley que exija que un niño testifique en una audiencia de custodia y, por lo tanto, no es tan común como se podría pensar. Los...
Can My Child Talk to the Judge Regarding Custody Cases?
Whether or not a child should give their opinion as to their own child custody or visitation schedule depends on many factors. However, there is no law requiring a child to testify in a custody hearing, and therefore, it is not as common as you would think. The...
Why is hiring an attorney so expensive?
It is the day of your hearing. You walk down the hallway towards your assigned department and spot your attorney. She greets you with a “Good morning. It’s game day. Here we go!” You enter the courtroom with your attorney. She litigates your case, recites the facts...
Negociación De Arrendamiento – Resolver los Problemas Hablando
Así que el gobernador te ha dado un descanso en tener que pagar tu renta. Su arrendador no puede desalojar hasta finales de mayo. Pero la renta que no está pagando aún se va debe. Entonces, ¿Qué se hace? Negociar. Mientras que inquilinos pueden ser felices sabiendo...
Two Ways You Can Protect Your Pet in Your Family Law Case
If you know me, you know that my dog Mochi is like my child. Yes, I am one of those people. My family celebrates his birthday, my co-workers ask how he is doing, and my dad even gets him a Christmas gift every year. As a pet owner, I understand the importance of...
Things You Can do to Prepare Your Case While the Courts are Closed
While the state is following the Stay at Home Order to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), this has caused an unprecedented court closure. The San Diego Superior Courts has closed their normal operations since March 17, 2020, with very limited...
Talk it Out: Negotiate Your Lease
So the governor has given you a break. Your landlord cannot evict for until the end of May. But rent is still due. So what do you do? Negotiate. While tenants may be dancing in the streets about a moratorium on evictions, the moratorium is only for a few months,...
On Your Marks … Get Set … The Courts Are About to Open Again
The courts have been shut down since mid-March bringing the gears of justice to a screeching halt. All court rooms have gone dark, and only the highest of emergencies are getting a minimal look through electronically distant means. Yesterday (April 29, 2020) the San...
Contreras Law Firm Provides 1,000 Meals to San Diego Families in Need
With the support of NBC 7 and Telemundo 20, Contreras Law Firm was able to provide 1,000 meals to families in need of food assistance this week through the San Diego Food Bank. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on many San Diegans since Governor Newsom’s March 19th...
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