Civil litigation occurs when two or more parties become involved in a legal disagreement that involves seeking money or action but does not involve criminal charges. These cases will sometimes head to trial, giving a judge the chance to decide the outcome, but they do not involve an actual crime. Here is a closer look…
In today’s article here on the Lynx Legal Services immigration law blog, we’re going to talk a little bit about how California immigration lawyers can help! Immigration Lawyers in California: How A Lawyer Can Help You There are many cases where immigration lawyers in California can assist you with your immigration needs, let’s take a…
Among the myriad concerns for entrepreneurs starting or running a small business is the question of whether they need a business attorney. The opinion is that lawyers charge high fees and many small businesses do not have a lot of capital, if any, to pay lawyers. As a result, most small business owners only hire…
For many landlords, the most significant consideration when deciding whether to evict is the length of time it will take for the process to run its course. This is because the landlord’s bottom line can be significantly affected by the length of a tenant holdover. The longer it takes to evict, the more money the…
When you hear the term “real estate planning,” what do you think of? If, like most people, you think about drafting a will or trust, with the intention of disposing of your property after your death. Many people are surprised to learn that estate planning is not just about who gets which property, and especially…
Guardianship in California – Can a Guardian Sign a DNR for a Ward? Thinking about serious illness and life-saving measures that might be taken in a crisis is never pleasant. Unfortunately, with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have been confronted with images of how painful life-saving measures can be. This is…
Guardianship in California – The Three Documents Your College-Aged Child Should Sign. For most of your child’s life, you’ve been responsible for managing their healthcare, and any significant assets intended for them. When they wake up on their eighteenth birthday, you still see your beloved child—but the law sees a legal adult. That legal adult…
“Probate” is one of those words used by many and understood by few. Put simply, it is the method by which the State allows for the orderly transfer of assets and liabilities to the next generation after someone dies. Usually supervised by the Superior Court, a person is appointed to gather the assets, pay the…
In California, the need for guardianship is growing as the numbers of aging adults with diminished capacity increase. In this blog post, I explain what a guardian does, as well as a guardian’s powers and limitations. What is a Guardian? A guardian is a person who is appointed by the probate court to make medical,…
Learn how to calculate child support in California and how payments can be modified or terminated. Understanding Child Support in California Child support is a monthly payment a parent pays another to help pay for the costs of child support after a separation or divorce. In general, parents who take care of children most of…