The Facts

My 90-year old client allowed her son to live in her home for the past couple of years. Recently, their relationship took a turn for the worse. She had asked her son to leave the home but he refused. Left with no choice, she filed an Unlawful Detainer action against him. While the case was pending, she moved in with her daughter. After about 50-days of being out of her home, a final judgment hearing was set and I was hired to handle the hearing.

The Case

My client hated to be in this upsetting situation. I knew that if she had to take the stand at the hearing, it would be extremely difficult for her, but we were prepared. When the son arrived at the hearing, I decided to see if I could get him to agree to leave on his own accord. Within a few minutes, we had an agreement that he would leave within 5-days.

The Result

The Judge entered an order reflecting the agreement, the son would need to be out within 5-days, and my client didn’t need to take the stand. Everyone was very happy with the result.