I recommend that you consult with an appellate specialist regarding the appeal. If indeed it was untimely you can file a motion to dismiss, but...

If your complaint has been dismissed, there is nothing to "amend". Your next step is probably to get an assessment from appellate counsel. Time...

You could probably obtain an order that your husband pay your attorneys fees, as you mentioned. That is different than "contingency". I recommend...

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Summary judgements motions are a tool for the defendant, and very rarely a successful device for the plaintiff. I also recommend that you discuss...

There is no deadline for a court of appeal to schedule oral argument once the briefing is completed. There is a 90 day deadline of sorts once the...

See Judicial Counci Form App-014 and the instructions: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/APP-014

Depending on the nature of the case and the numberof hearings/trial days, it is not unusual for the court reporter and the clerk to take months...

A motion to vacate must be filed within a "reasonable time" not to exceed six months. That language is not exactly a a six month deadline, and the...

You also might consider appealing the decision. I suggest that you consult with an appellate attorney to ascertain the merits of that option.

An attorney's efforts often continue after the case has been decided. There are post-judgment motions (e.g,., for a new trial), motions to oppose...