I'm now Pro Se, can I take all legal steps that my previous attorney could take? Is there any limitation?

...adding that you request copies of the file from the court clerk at the filing window and you request transcripts from the court reporter and pay...

Since you don’t have title to the property, you won’t be able to remove MIL; it would seem that your only options are to leave or figure out a way...

Your concerns might be valid but you are over-reaching. You have to trust the chosen monitor to monitor or ask for a different monitor.

Here’s a link to instructions: https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-divorce.htm

Call DCSS and ask that the dismiss the Petition if filed.

How to garnish alimony arrears from FERS retirement

...agree with Atty Montgomery but for clarity you cannot garnish it until it becomes available to him.

Can a mother, who is not married to the father, leave the state with the child legally ? Currently there is no legal custody ?

Get. His permission in writing to relocate with the children.

Just list their names with income “unknown”

Separate property or community property?

If the investment was funded by the proceeds of the sale of his sp house, then perhaps - but he will have to trace the funds. Agreeing to this...

Can my boyfriend serve my mother with guardianship papers in California?

He can if he is over the age of 18 - and as you point out - not a party to the case.