In my appeal, does it matter if the evidence was insufficient? What will happen if the court doesn't respond to the brief?

I know this is painful to hear, but the appeal is not a new trial. The court of appeal will not reweigh the evidence (that is, decide who is...

Having read some of your comments, it strikes me that your remedy is a motion to vacate the judgment that resulted from the undisclosed conflict of...

There is no such thing as a "notice of stay" of proceedings except in bankruptcy proceedings. Absent a bankruptcy, and depending on the nature of...

If two parents sign a informal custody agreement and have two witnesses sign as well, will that agreement be upheld in court?

The witnesses are irrelevant, and she will not get into "trouble". The issue is the best interests of your children (in the opinion of the...

First question: are these exhibits that were offered into evidence at the trial? If not, you cannot use them at all, unless they can offered...

How to ask for a retrial/appeal/motion if a DV case got dismissed due to mistrail

If the case was disposed of by a "mistrial", then the D.A. can choose to re-prosecute, But that is not your choice; it is up to the D.A. Nor can...

Can I get a Fourth District writ of supersedeas without filing an appeal (the 60 days runs next Monday)?

If you want to stop or delay collection without filing a notice of appeal (followed up with a bond - supersedeas is notoriously difficult to obtain...

Judge did not address matter taken under submission. What can I do now?

Whether you can or should file a Motion for Reconsideration (I am assuming this was an ex parte motion for an order, and not the final decision on...

How would ex force me to pay her attorney fees?

If I understand your question, you are correct: you will only be required to pay your ex's attorneys fees if his attorney asks for such an order,...

How can I get this done; a motion to dismiss or strike a "memorandum of costs".

The technical term for what you seek is a Motion to Tax Costs and/or Strike the Memorandum of Costs. You only have 10 or 15 days after the service...