Settlement is always an option - and usually it's the best one.

I just filed the fl141 and its been 30 days and he has not answered what do i do next?

Go to the self-help center or follow these instructions: http://www.courts.ca.gov/8409.htm

For a California true default for dissolution, can I file my papers the morning of court?

It depends on the nature of the court appearance tomorrow, but you do need to file a Request to Enter Default before a default Judgment can be...

How do I combat an illegitimate restraining order with my 17 year old son that CPS has placed on me?

You should have been given notice of a hearing prior to the granting of the RO - which was your opportuity to "combat" it,

Can I hire a lawyer who can make my husband do what he says and checks where he spends ?

An attorney only has the force of the law (and resulting court orders) to convince folks to do things; perhaps marriage counseling is a solution.

If you plan to file a divorce petition and go by default without agreement, can you ask the court to reserve child support?

Yes - but you state that the child support is set at "zero" while reserving jurisdiction.

Do I have to give up my visitation time with 14 yo daughter when it's during my parenting/visitation time?

It's a lot to ask of you given how little time you get now that she's moved to North Carolina. I doubt that a court would order it because there...

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Do I have a chance with out an attorney to keep my custody the same?

Of course you have a chance - how much of a chance requires mind-reading; however, something will have to change because of the distance between...

If my ex pays me and his estranged wife CS and they get back together, can I ask to modify CS?

I doubt there would be a change because he still has the obligation to support the child but instead of support he would be entitled to a hardship.

Is it possible to waive or reduce arrears for child support?

California has no statute of limitations so the only way to reduce the amount owed is to reach an agreement with either the other parent, or the...