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Q: How can I find out the end date of a restraining order in California?
I had an issue with my child's father, and a court issued a restraining order against us. I need to find out the end date of this restraining order. Could you advise me on where or how I might look this information up?
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 3, 2026
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answered on Nov 3, 2026
Get a copy of the most recent signed order from the Superior Court that issued it. Contact the clerk for that case and provide the case number, or the parties' names and approximate date if you do not have the number. Ask for the restraining order and any later orders renewing, changing, or... View More 
Q: Is it normal for attorneys in Texas to sign medical bill agreements without client approval?
I have a personal injury attorney in Texas who has negotiated my medical bills and signed agreements on my behalf for certain percentage reductions with medical providers. Some providers informed me that my attorney has contracts in place for these reductions. I asked my attorney for details, but... View More
Loc Tan Dang
answered on Nov 3, 2026
answered on Nov 3, 2026
A Texas lawyer can generally negotiate reductions with your medical providers as part of the representation, but you are entitled to see those agreements and a full accounting before any money is disbursed.
The distinction that matters is between settling your claim and reducing what your... View More
Q: What should I do after rejection of proof of service in CA civil case?
In a Riverside County civil case in California, I've encountered issues with my proofs of service. Initially, proof of substituted service for the summons and original complaint was completed on July 8, 2026, followed by mailing on July 9. An initial rejection due to missing mailing... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 3, 2026
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Do not simply add the FAC to the July proof if it was not actually served then. A proof of service must accurately describe the documents, dates, recipients, and method used. A rejected proof and defective service are different problems; changing the form cannot cure service that never occurred.... View More
Q: Can I add products and brushes under my existing 'Got Curls' trademark?
I have a federal trademark for 'Got Curls,' which I've been using for services related to curls since 2012. I am considering expanding this trademark to include products and brushes. Currently, I have not started selling these items. Can I legally add products and brushes under my... View More
Tony Naquan Woolard
answered on Nov 3, 2026
answered on Nov 3, 2026
Thank you for your question, and congratulations on building a brand that has lasted since 2012. Growing it into products is an exciting step.
The short answer: you generally cannot add new products to an existing registration. You would file a new application that covers the products and... View More
Q: How long does the San Jose PD take to inform about a report?
I was informed over the phone that the San Jose Police Department might have a report about me, but I am not sure if this is true. I haven't received any contact from them, and I'm concerned about how long it might take before they come to my residential address, which is listed on my... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 3, 2026
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There is no standard countdown from a police report to a visit at your home. A caller saying there “might” be a report does not establish that one exists, that you are a suspect, or that charges have been filed. Even if someone named you in a report, officers may never need to contact you. The... View More
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