I would file motion in the divorce court for your name change, so you don't have to incur fees.

Seek a court order that dictates a time limit to get the mediation done.

It will depend on the ages and sex of the children, but it is always better that there are separate rooms. Kids get up in the night, etc.

YES, you need a lawyer. .

Commission end dates are for the notary who notarized the signature. A court order is in effect until there is a new order.

Joint custody requires cooperation between the parents. In this instance, appointments should be discussed before being made. Obviously, if you...

There is nothing you can do to stop it as CPS is required by federal law to investigate every complaint. Be cooperative is always the answer.

There isn't really a standard order for this situation. Typically though, one parent (you) would get the entire summer beginning and ending 1...

You need to set up a consultation with a divorce attorney before husband dissipates all the marital assets.

I would follow their instructions. All states in the US cooperate, so even if it makes no sense to you, it does to the systems.