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June 4, 2026

[CA] Can an employee laid off with no notice challenge a severance offer of only four weeks’ pay?

Hi! I am looking for a California-based lawyer to help me understand my severance letter. I was laid off with about 100 employees, and the severance letter is saying I get 28 days’ pay, not 60 days, despite being laid off with no notice.

CA Employment

June 3, 2026

[CA] Can I file malicious prosecution after dismissal?

My rape case was dismissed. Can I file a malicious prosecution against the accuser?

CA Criminal Law

June 3, 2026

[CA] Should a rap sheet show a misdemeanor after a felony is reduced under 17(b)?

I had a rap sheet that had multiple burglary felonies on it. I went to court to dispute it, and the court could not produce the information to justify the felony, so they reduced it in California under 17(b) and expunged it under 1203.4. However, my current California rap sheet conviction still shows felony burglary 459, but in the notes it says reduced under 17(b) and expunged under 1203.4. The 17(b), from my understanding, reduces it to a misdemeanor for all purposes, so my question is: would this not also reflect the conviction status of this rap sheet to now say misdemeanor rather than felony?

CA Criminal Law

June 3, 2026

[CA] Can I challenge being ordered back to mediation in a custody case?

I had court today, and the judge ordered us back to mediation after we had mediation on 10/23, where we did agree. We were ordered again to mediation on 09/25. The mother did not complete orientation, and the six months expired. I filed ex parte in 02/2026. The mother right away did orientation on 03/20 before the hearing. Her response was that she did not agree with changing custody orders. The judge, knowing we were not in agreement at the last mediation and not in agreement on our current filings, ordered us again to mediation just for the mother and me to disagree and then wait for another hearing, wasting time after she stalled seven months by not doing orientation. This feels so unfair. The judge just wanted to lighten his calendar and call our case quickly.

CA Family Law

June 3, 2026

[CA] How can I file a traumatic brain injury claim for an injury sustained while admitted to a hospital?

While I was admitted to the hospital, I received a TBI. Can I file a claim?

CA Personal Injury

June 2, 2026

[CA] How can I keep custody of my child after he became established living with me?

My oldest son was sent to me by his mom in Florida, but I have him established here with me in California. His school, his medical care, and his housing are all on me, and now his mom wants him back. What can I do to stop that from happening since he is established with me?

CA Family Law

May 21, 2026

[CA] What clauses should be included in a stock purchase agreement with installment payments?

I have an existing document regarding a purchase-sell agreement of 100% of stocks.

CA Business

May 20, 2026

[CA] When does a community property deed with right of survivorship transfer ownership?

After review, does this deed transfer this property only upon the death of both owners (my wife and I), who are on the current deed as Community Property with Right of Survivorship?

CA Real Estate Law

May 20, 2026

[CA] How do I handle a TOD deed and mortgage after my co-owner mother passed?

My mom and I were co‑owners of our home. Both on deed and loan. She passed six months ago, and we did a TOD Deed to leave her half to my son; however, we never filed Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, so TOD seems to be void. I need to understand my next steps with the mortgage lender, how to add son on title, creating a trust, etc. This is a lot, but I need to start somewhere. I am located in Orange County, California.

CA Estate Probate

May 19, 2026

[CA] Is a newly built detached ADU in exempt from AB 1482?

Is my ADU exempt from AB 1482 in California if I live in the main house?

CA Real Estate Law

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