We are having to evict a tenant to comply with LA housing order. The tenant has stopped rent payment during this process. Legal?

I disagree that your recourse would be to sue the tenant in small claims court. The proper recourse would be to pursue the money owed to you in the...

Vacate Judgment

You haven't stated any grounds to properly vacate a judgment.

Federal law or state law

I agree with my non-prude colleague--a fair reading would be both.

How long from date of 5 day notice to vacate do L.A. sheriffs currently take to perform physical eviction?

Never more than a few days more than the 5 days.

Under what conditions can a Plaintiff remove a case filed in superior court to file in Federal Court?

I don't think a Plaintiff can remove a case filed in superior court to Federal Court--only Defendants.

Can I sue t mobile ?

Yes you can file a lawsuit under the FDCPA--or California's Rosenthal Act I believe.

How can I find out if civil filing files my motions & etc?

check your case summary: http://www.lacourt.org/casesummary/ui/

Not sure about the fictitious business name statement argument. You can definitely file a wrongful eviction and apply for a temporary restraining...

How upset will a Judge me if I ask for clarification as to why he made a spousal support ruling way of the norm?

You can request a formal "statement of decision" wherein the judge may late out his reason for the decision. Then again, he probably won't give you...

How do I win a frivolous lawsuit?

The proper course of action depends on the stage of the litigation. Based on the facts you've presented, it seems very clear that the lawsuit is...