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Avoiding Common Mistakes in Small Claims Court Filings (California Legal Support Guide 2025) Filing a small claims case in California might seem simple — until you hit a snag that sends your paperwork back or delays your hearing. From missing forms to serving the wrong person, small errors can lead to big setbacks. At On Top Legal , we specialize in helping Californians navigate these details, offering expert document preparation, process serving, and court filing services  t

Finding someone who’s actively avoiding service is one of the most frustrating parts of a legal case. Whether you’re a landlord trying to serve eviction papers, a business pursuing a debt, or an attorney handling a civil suit, you can’t move forward until the other party is officially notified. That’s where California’s alternative service options — substituted service, publication, and electronic service — come in. At On Top Legal, we help clients successfully complete these

Navigating the court system without an attorney (often called filing “in pro per” or “self-represented”) can feel empowering — but it...

Navigating Child Custody in California—Without the Attorney Price Tag Filing for child custody in California can be emotionally draining...

A Legal Document Assistant (LDA) can help you handle divorce, custody, support, and more—without the high cost of hiring a lawyer. Learn how

Imagine this: you’ve filed a lawsuit, submitted your documents, and now you need to serve the defendant—but they’re dodging you at every...