Make a difference in the life of a child-- become a legal guardian!

Thousands of children in California need legal guardians because their parents have died, abandoned them or are otherwise unable to care for them. The Guardianship Book for California provides everything you need to obtain a legal guardianship without a lawyer.

Get the tools you need to:

decide whether to obtain a legal guardianship

find out if you are eligible to enroll a minor in school and make medical decisions without becoming a legal guardian

use alternate forms if a legal guardianship is not practical

obtain a guardianship for finances or for personal and physical care of a minor, or both

prepare, file and have guardianship papers served

appear before a judge

obtain a temporary guardianship in an urgent situation

deal with institutions and agencies -- with or without a guardianship -- schools, medical facilities, insurance companies, public assistance agencies and more

end a guardianship

The 7th edition is completely updated with the latest laws, and includes all the necessary forms and instructions for becoming a legal guardian in California....

The most comprehensive -- and easiest to use -- guide to California residential property management available.

Every California landlord and residential property manager needs The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities. The definitive guide for over 20 years, it clearly and comprehensively covers everything you need to know about:

security deposits

leases and rental agreements

inspections

liability

lead paint

discrimination

rent control

satellite dishes

and more

The book provides you with all the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM, including rental applications; leases and rental agreements 3-, 30-, 60- and 90-day notices -- and much more.

The 13th edition includes up-to-date landlord-tenant laws and forms, including new rules for terminating a tenancy. It also has updated rent control charts for 15 cities. All forms included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.

Also available: California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions (20080202)...

Win your traffic court case with the book that's helped thousands of Californians!

A traffic conviction can add hundreds of dollars to your yearly auto insurance premiums. Fight Your Ticket & Win in California shows you how to handle your case in traffic court, get the right kind of hearing and win.

Attorney David Brown provides you with the detailed tactics you need to:

prepare and present your evidence

argue before a judge

cross-examine a police officer's testimony

get your case dismissed

appeal a decision

determine the consequences of your violation

The 13th edition provides the latest legal information for California drivers, including fines and penalties, and contains fully up-to-date information on recently signed legislation regarding cell phone use. (20080202)...

Ready to evict a problem tenant? Get the highly praised, step-by-step guide to evictions in California.

Sooner or later, every landlord is faced with handling an eviction. Don't get caught spending thousands in attorney fees when The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions will guide you through the process every step of the way -- without breaking the bank.

Read up on the different legal grounds for eviction in plain English, plus get all the forms and step-by-step instructions needed to perform a successful eviction, both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. Learn how to legally:

prepare and serve 3-, 30-, 60- or 90-day notices

file an unlawful detainer complaint in court

win by default if the tenant doesn't respond

handle a contested case

represent yourself in court

deal with eviction-delaying tactics

collect the unpaid rent after you win

Still the only step-by-step guide through the California eviction process, the 13th edition reflects current law and provides the latest information, forms and instructions for a quick and legal eviction.

List of Forms

Termination Notices
Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
30-Day Notice of Termination of Tenancy
60-Day Notice of Termination of Tenancy
90-Day Notice of Termination of Tenancy
Three-Day Notice to Perform Covenant or Quit
Three-Day Notice to Quit

Filing and Serving Your Unlawful Detainer Complaint
Summons -- Unlawful Detainer
Complaint -- Unlawful Detainer
Civil Case Cover Sheet
Proof of Service of Summons
Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum and Statement of Location
Application and Order to Serve Summons by Posting for Unlawful Detainer
Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession
Blank Pleading Paper

Taking a Default Judgment
Request for Entry of Default
Writ of Execution
Application for Issuance of Writ of Possession or Sale (Los Angeles only)
Declaration in Support of Default Judgment for Rent, Damages, and Costs (3-, 30-, 60- or 90-Day Notice)
Declaration in Support of Default Judgment for Damages and Costs (Violation of Lease)
Declaration in Support of Default Judgment Judgment -- Unlawful Detainer

Contested Cases
Stipulation for Entry of Judgment
Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial -- Unlawful Detainer
Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment; Plaintiff's Declaration; and Points and Authorities
Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment
Judgment Following Granting of Motion for Summary Judgment
Judgment -- Unlawful Detainer Attachment

Collecting Your Money Judgment
Application and Order for Appearance and Examination
Questionnaire for Judgment -- Debtor Examination
Application for Earnings Withholding Order (Wage Garnishment)
Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment

Miscellaneous
Proof of Service by Mail...

Everything you need to fight an unfair ticket!

We've all received one -- a traffic ticket that seems completely unfair, the result of an officer's evening quota rather than a serious moving violation. But do you have to pay the penalty and watch your driving record crash and burn?

Not if you choose to fight back with Beat Your Ticket.

Beat Your Ticket simply and clearly lays out the best strategies for beating tickets in court. The book explains in plain English how to:

use the law to fight an unwarranted ticket

find out what the police officer plans to say at your trial

attack radar and other detection methods

pick a jury

present your case

cross-examine the ticketing officer

The 5th edition is extensively updated to reflect your state's current traffic laws and court procedures....