What authority does Section 1814 of the California Insurance Code give to city and county governments, and can they charge someone with multiple felonies based on a violation of an insurance code, such as California Code of Regulations 2100 (failing to keep complete records)?

January 19th, 2024

I sent a summons/complaint/answer (JP 116) to the defendant on 5/7/2011, who signed for it on June 13th. On July 6, I sent additional information to the court, including a receipt showing the defendant agreed to do work for $2,000 and pictures of incomplete work. The next day, I received the defendant's answer. What should I do now? Do I wait for the court to set a hearing date, or do I need to send a response to the court within 20 days? If a response is required, what form should I use?

July 24th, 2023

They took 30% from my retirement account via QDRO. Isn't the law 20%? I was in arrears for child support, I am divorced since 2006, and the retirement accounts are mine by stipulation in 2006. I owed her $49,000. Her lawyers took $10,000 and then added 30% on top for a total of $77,000. My lawyer made an error in agreeing. Can I recover this extra 10%?

April 13th, 2023

I was married a couple years ago and our married filing jointly 2010 IRS tax return was offset for my wife's premarital defaulted student loan. We live in Missouri. The debt collectors are calling me. I have assets that would cover the debt but would wipe me out financially. She had withheld this information from me about this premarital debt. She makes no money and has no assets. I have kept the bank accounts and home (all assets) in my name. She has child support checks that I have placed into my account. Would that make that account (and everyone downstream) a marital asset? What is my exposure/risk to the remaining assets? I let her use my credit and debt cards – Would that put those accounts attached to those at risk? If I have risk that needs to be mitigated what kind of expert would I consult? Can I get back the IRS offset?

October 6th, 2024

I am in a family law case where my ex filed a false domestic violence order to prevent me from seeing my kids and starting my bail bonds business. I was never convicted because there was no crime or proof, but I had to relinquish my firearms and ammo. The judge has a copy of the registered owner's declaration stating that the gun was returned before the DV order was served. What can I do to obtain my firearms permit and guard card, and how can I address this situation in family court to see my kids and start my business?

October 12th, 2024