SacLaw Savvy

The Law Library and Civil Self-Help Center will be closed Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 28.  Have a safe holiday weekend!

The Contra Costa County Superior Court’s website includes a very helpful “Virtual Self Help Law Center” with instructions and samples for many of the most common court procedures.  Domestic violence, eviction, family law, guardianship, and small claims are all covered. Now, in addition to samples and instructions, you can benefit from Family Law videos,...

Q. I filed divorce papers months ago. We don’t have kids. When I served my husband, I found out he doesn’t live at his address any more. It turns out he’s now in jail. I’m not sure what to do next and I don’t have copies of my paperwork any more. How do...

This twice sold-out class, videotaped the third time, covers the most successful methods of collection, including obtaining an earnings withholding order and bank levy. Applications and Orders for Appearance and Examination, used to examine the judgment debtor in court to identify assets; and Abstracts of Judgment, used to place a lien against the judgment...

Anyone hired to do work on your home totaling $500 or more for labor and materials must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). There are more than 40 types of contractor licenses, including general and specialty contractors. To verify a license, file a complaint, or report unlicensed contractors, contact CSLB at...

Q. I am the plaintiff in a motor vehicle personal injury case in Sacramento Superior Court. I went to your wonderful Civil Self-Help Center, which helped me get started with my complaint, and I want to thank you for offering that service! I also attended the Discovery Class on a Thursday, where the...

The City of Sacramento’s Finance Department has released a list of unclaimed property, totaling approximately $1.77 million. This money consists mainly of un-cashed vendor and payroll checks and un-refunded utility billing account balances. The list may be reviewed online. If you find that the City has property belonging to you or your business, you...

Check out our newest guide, “Writing and Scheduling Motions (Motions in General).”  We have a number of guides focusing on particular motions –Motion for Mandatory Dismissal,  Motion for Relief from Admissions,   Motion to Continue Trial, and Set Aside a Default Judgment, but since there are so many possible motions, we can’t prepare a...

Q. I am self-employed and use a cargo van for my business. The van is painted all white and used only by me. Would my van be considered a "commercial vehicle" and am I allowed to legally park in Sacramento County on the street of my house (residential parking)? Thanks for your time!

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America is sponsoring a “Keep Your Home California” event at the convention center now through Monday.  This event provides the best homeownership programs in America for both homeowners with an unaff...