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Are California Seniors Entitled to Faster Court Cases? They may be with a California Civil Code. We all know that California Courts are notoriously slow, especially in large heavily congested places like Los Angeles County and Orange County. As a result, it can often can take years before your trial will be heard before a jury. However, if you or a loved one are over the age of 70 and involved in a lawsuit, there is a Legislature that makes California Seniors Entitled to Fas...ter Court Cases. California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) Section 36 provides a way to speed up your case. CCP Section 36, is titled, Motion for preference; party over 70 years of age; party under 14 years of age; medical reasons; interests of justice; time of trial. It creates a special fast track to trial procedure for parties who the legislature has deemed to need trial preference. Parties that qualify for trial preference are entitled to have their trial date set no more than 120 calendar days from the date that the request for trial preference is granted. In addition, the court is not allowed to delay the case for more than 15 days past the original trial date, and this delay is only allowed if a party is experiencing a physical disability. As a result, once you get a motion for trial preference granted you should be in trial in about four months. Only certain people qualify for trial preference. In order for Section 36 to apply, the person seeking trial preference must have a substantial interest in the outcome of the case. The most usual qualifying category are people who are over the age of 70. In most cases a grant of trial preference to parties over 70 is almost automatic; although the law says that the health of the party must be such that trial preference is necessary to prevent prejudicing the party’s interest in the litigation. There are other categories of people who may qualify for trial preference. Parties whose suffer from a medical condition that may cause them to die in the next six months may qualify. Children can get preference too. A party under fourteen years old in a wrongful death or personal injury case may also be entitled to preference in some circumstances. While this Civil code helps make California seniors entitled to faster court cases, it is still important to consider your decision to ask for trial preference very carefully. It is not appropriate for every case where a party is over the age of 70. 120 days is a very short time to get ready for trial. Often a party will need to ask for discovery requests and take depositions, all of which can be tricky in a limited time situation. You should consult with a lawyer (like the ones at Schorr Law) in order to make your decision. You can contact us through the following: Call: (818) 844-7476 ; [email protected]

PERSONALIZED SERVICE Every legal dispute and business transaction is unique. A lawyer's experience with your particular issue or problem is probably the most important (and overlooked) factor considered by clients when hiring a lawyer. We will evaluate your legal matter to determine if our background and experience are suited to your matter. If not, we will not accept you as a client. This ensures that you receive the highest quality legal representation available.

WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE LAW ? It removes disputes from the "fight and win" setting of a courtroom into a "troubleshoot and problem solve" setting of negotiations. A collaborative law divorce is a process by which parties can use mediation and negotiations to settle their divorce, save money, and avoid litigation which can be a very long, expensive, and painful process.... What are the benefits of using a collaborative divorce? Saves money Informal setting Information exchange is free, open, informal, and honest Saves time You can decide now how to handle post-settlement disputes You negotiate a result that works for you What is the process of a collaborative law divorce? Collaborative divorce will allow you to work together with your spouse to reach a solution that is best for your entire family. Both you and your spouse will get to hire your own attorney and yet, meet together on a regular basis to discusd and resolve your problems. Collaborative divorce will save you time, money, and the stress of litigation. Most importantly, it will allow you to work together with your spouse to reach a solution that is best for your entire family.

I recommend that you try and settle your own disputes through Mediation, before resorting to litigation. Divorce mediation is about you and your soon to be ex-spouse deciding your own divorce and what is best for the both of you and most importantly, your children. In mediation, you and your spouse meet with a neutral third party, the mediator, and with their help, you work through the issues you need to resolve so the two of you can end your marriage as amicably and cost ef...Continue reading

Wise couples realize that a nice home, car, or retirement account may appear nice to have, but they do not make a successful marriage. They understand that there are far more important principles at play, such as Humility. An essential building block of a healthy marriage is the ability to admit that you are not perfect, that you will make mistakes, and that you will need forgiveness. Holding an attitude of superiority over your partner will bring about resentment and will prevent your relationship from moving forward. If you struggle in this area, grab a pencil and quickly write down three things that your partner does better than you that simple exercise should help you stay humble. Repeat as often as necessary.