I am planning to start a small business selling kettle corn, lemonade, and roasted nuts at fairs and festivals using a portable tent. This job is seasonal, and I don't need to hire employees. What is the best business structure to register the business at?

April 19th, 2023

I have a default judgment against me from a credit card company, which was purchased by a junk debt buyer. The judgment creditor hired a collection agency to collect the money. Before hiring an attorney to vacate the judgment, is it advisable to call the judgment creditor or its collection company to work out the judgment? If I call them, what should I say or not to say?

July 3rd, 2024

Is it possible to obtain detailed text and phone conversation transcripts from my cell phone provider for messages sent between May 15 and June 30, 2015, with T-Mobile and Verizon, for a non-litigation family misunderstanding?

April 2nd, 2024

I live in California, have no attorney, and my divorce is final. The form to receive a portion of my ex-husband's retirement was signed by the Judge, but I submitted the wrong information. What do I need to do to request the Judge review and sign the corrected form? The retirement company will hold off processing for 60 days to allow me to rectify the issue.

March 16th, 2024

I have a patent I want to present to companies. Can I video conference them through Skype, record them with their permission, and verbally get a nondisclosure agreement? If not, what should I do instead, and can you recommend a good NDA template? Also, is it possible to email/fax an NDA for them to fill out and send back without a notary, and should I be cautious about invention submission companies offering standard agreements?

August 7th, 2023