Tenant-Landlord disputes Including unlawful detainers-Disputes over items like payment of rent, eviction, security deposit, repair and maintenance, lease violations, illegal entry, discrimination, retaliatory actions, and quiet enjoyment.
Legal Habitability Law-Refers to the minimum standards that a property must meet to be considered legally livable or habitable under local laws. These standards are designed to ensure that rental properties are safe, sanitary, and fit for human occupation.
In California, employment discrimination is primarily governed by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Elder and dependent adult abuse encompasses various forms of mistreatment and neglect experienced by individuals aged 65 and older, and adults between 18 and 64 with physical or mental limitations that hinder their ability to care for themselves or protect their rights. Abuse can be physical, financial, emotional, or through neglect. It can occur in various settings, including private residences, care facilities, or even online.
In California, criminal record expungement, also known as dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4, allows individuals to withdraw a guilty plea or no contest plea after completing probation, effectively clearing their criminal record for many purposes.
While the record isn't completely erased, it's marked as dismissed, meaning it won't show up as a conviction in most background checks.
In California, domestic violence is defined as abuse perpetrated against a person with whom the offender has a specific close relationship, such as a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, or the parent of their child.
It encompasses various forms of abuse beyond physical violence, including psychological, verbal, and financial abuse.
Powers of Attorney are legal documents that grant one person (the agent) the authority to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in legal, financial, or medical matters.
California recognizes several types of POAs, including general, durable, limited, and medical.
Spousal Support-alimony- Financial support provided by one spouse to the other after a divorce or separation. The purpose of alimony is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they had during the marriage.
Child Support-Child support is a legal financial obligation that a non-custodial parent pays to the custodial parent pays to the custodial parent. It is intended to cover a child's basic needs such as food, clothing, education, and healthcare.
Protective Restraining Orders are legal directives issued by a court to protect individuals from harassment, abuse, or threats. They can be used in various situations like domestic violence, stalking, and harassment.
In California, community property law dictates that assets acquired during a marriage are owned equally by both spouses. This means that during a divorce, community property, which includes income and assets acquired during the marriage, is typically divided equally (50/50) between the spouses.