Q: So we won in small-claims court, and the defendant didn’t appeal. How do we collect? — B.J., Lynwood A: A good primer on steps you can take can be found at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/.  Click on the small-claims title. There is … more

Q: There are now going to be automatic cars that drives themselves with you as a passenger. Can it be pulled over if you are drunk, and then you still can get a DUI? — F.B., Manhattan Beach A: As … more

Q: For the first six months of our case we had a judge who seemed fair. He was suddenly reassigned, and a new judge is handling things. His rulings are really awful. We think he has some prejudice against us. … more

Q: I have heard so many horror stories about divorces, including how the lawyers act.  I have heard the courts are backed up, and everything takes too long and costs way too much. Is that simply the way it is? … more