I received a 'judgement - contested' for a small claims case in California, where I was suing a major dealership for damaging my car. The cost to repair was above $6000, and I provided multiple body shops' estimates to the judge. After two weeks, I called the clerks office to inquire about the status and was told it could take up to 60 days for the judge to decide. Shortly after, I saw a 'judgement-contested' posted for an amount of $3000, which does not reflect what I asked for. I am unsure if I am awarded this sum and what 'judgement-contested' means. Can I file a motion to vacate the judgment, and how does this process work?

January 1st, 2024

I live in Northeast Arlington 98223 and my land is classified as wetlands. I want to file for reimbursement for my 5.3 acres, of which 2 acres are considered wetlands. I'm unsure about what papers to file and where to file them. Can you help?

March 5th, 2023

I have been communicating with a female in the US who is in the army in Kabul. She has asked if I can receive a trunk from Afghanistan to be sent to the USA and then by courier to the UK. I don't know what it contains but I am bothered that it might be a scam. What should I do?

December 28th, 2023

Is the violation of an order to refrain still valid if the last name of the alleged victim was incorrectly assumed to be her married name?

May 17th, 2023

Is there an ethical issue if my attorney, whom I paid for, inadvertently or purposely shared a document I mentioned with my ex (through my son)?

June 25th, 2023