by atak_dev | Jun 12, 2017 | Judgment Enforcement
A homestead exemption operates to protect a homeowner’s equity in their home from a forced sale – it effectively “exempts” a portion of the homeowner’s equity in their residence from creditors trying to enforce a judgment. There are two types of exemptions: (1) the... 
by atak_dev | Jun 10, 2017 | Judgment Enforcement
Contempt is any act, in or out of court, “which tends to impede, embarrass or obstruct the court in the discharge of its duties.” (In re Shortridge (1893) 99 Cal. 526, 532.) If a person is found guilty of contempt, they can be ordered to pay sanctions to the court,... by atak_dev | Jun 10, 2017 | Judgment Enforcement, Real Estate Fraud
Consumers and businesses come across deceptive behavior in the regular course of their dealings. Some deceptive behavior is actionable, especially when a victim suffers financial or legal damages as a result. A victim of such behavior can turn to the courts for... by atak_dev | Jun 10, 2017 | Judgment Enforcement, Partition
Partition proceedings can be complex legal processes that involve the division of property among co-owners, often known as tenants in common. Whether it’s a dispute between family members, business partners, or individuals with shared ownership, understanding... by atak_dev | Jun 9, 2017 | Judgment Enforcement, Quiet Title
This past fall Schorr Law was successful in obtaining a quiet title to a property in Ventura County. Schorr Law sued on behalf of its client to remove a lien on a Ventura County property that its client contended was invalid. Our real estate attorneys were... 
by atak_dev | Jun 8, 2017 | Judgment Enforcement, Quiet Title
Quiet title cases involve clearing title to real property. In other words, they are actions to the declare ownership rights (or lack thereof) to real property. Sometimes our real estate attorneys are brought into these types of actions where there is a need to clear...
