May Attorney Referral Service Recap: 2020
It’s time for a May attorney referral service recap!
As we come to the end of the month, we must look at all of our resources that help us better understand our legal needs. This means educating ourselves about filing for divorce in California during COVID-19, how to sue for child support, what to do in unsafe living conditions, and how to file an unsafe work environment lawsuit.
Read further for more details.
How to File for Divorce in California During COVID-19
Divorce is stressful even at the best of times, much less in the middle of a crisis like COVID-19. But it’s also more common in the middle of a stressful situation. The pressures of isolation, emotional upset, and financial strain can be enough to cause an already strained marriage to completely break down for good.
If you’ve recently made the difficult decision to end your marriage, you may be wondering how the pandemic will affect your divorce process. While you do still currently have the option to file for divorce in California during COVID-19, how you file and how the process unfolds may be subject to change.
How to Sue for Child Support
Struggling to access owed child support? Have an order of support through the courts, yet find yourself chasing an ex who just won’t pay? Deadbeat parents are a fact of life in many families, and they can cause serious havoc that leaves the parent with primary custody struggling just to get by.
Dodging payments (sometimes to the tune of several thousand dollars) isn’t only unfair for the child; it is also highly illegal. Parents who dodge, avoid, or otherwise refuse to pay up can be forced to pay through court-ordered garnishments, seizure of income tax refunds, liens, and interception of benefits. The courts can and will enforce these actions on your behalf to ensure that support gets paid.
As for whether or not you can sue the other parent for child support, there’s no easy or simple answer to this question. The Small Claims Court does not hear cases related to child support. However, you may be able to file for enforcement in family court if your case meets certain criteria.
How to Sue My Landlord for Unsafe Living Conditions
In the state of California, landlords and tenants are expected to work together in an effort to keep rental units safe and habitable at all times. While the tenant does need to keep the unit clean and avoid behaviors that might lead to negligent damage, it is the landlord who is responsible for regular maintenance and general repairs.
Most landlords do uphold their duty of care at all times. Yet, there are still far too many who seem to ignore this duty of care, leaving tenants to struggle with unsafe living conditions that put them at risk for serious harm.
If this is a situation you’re faced with right now, you have rights. This may include the right to sue if your case meets certain requirements.
How to File an Unsafe Work Environment Lawsuit
As a worker living in America, you have certain rights. This includes the right to a workplace free from physical, mental, or emotional harms. If your employer neglects to take steps to ensure a safe workplace, they are running afoul of the law. Not only can you refuse to work until they correct the problem, but you may also be able to sue if you are harmed as a result of their negligence.
Whether you believe you have minor concerns, you are in imminent danger, or you have already been harmed by a negligent employer, it is important to know how to take action. This process almost always starts with a complaint to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We’ll tell you how to reach out to them, and how to sue in court if you don’t get results, in this guide.
Conclusion
It can be tiresome to find the right information and facts about legal matters. But what we’ve gathered here is a great start to guide you in the right direction. Connect with a lawyer referral service for further assistance.
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