If mediation is for custody/visitation, it is mandatory so you can’t skip it. If it’s otherwise court-ordered for property issues, you can’t skip it.

If you have proof that she intentionally lied, it is a criminal offense but you’d have to take it to the DA to see if they would prosecute;...

As long as you maintain separate accounts, can trace the source of the purchase funds, and do not contribute any community funds to the...

No - courts seldom if even issue ex parte changes in custody because it requires proof that the child is in imminent danger. In order for your...

..adding also that you aren’t entitled to begin withdrawals of your cp share until your spouse becomes edible to collect his retirement benefit.

I’d say since the monthly payment begins on the 1st of every month, that the order intends that the July payment be made.

There needs to be a finding by a court of DV; the police report merely represents what the complainant alleged but provides no evidence of actual...

If your proposed Judgment has not been rejected, it is still pending so what is the status hearing for? Is it an OSC re Entry of Judgment? If so,...

The person accused of DV cannot request spousal support from the victim if found by a court to have pretreated it - especially if criminally...

If you’re defendant, just file your motion and serve Plaintiff by regular U.S. Mail; it doesn’t need to be certified or signed for and since it’s...

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