You can change your lawyer whenever you want.

What to do, if tenant does not ready to leave my place after 5 yrs ?

It depends on what the lease says, whether there is rent control, whether you have already issued a three day notice, etc.

Is it w/in the legal duties of a real estate listing agent to pay up front costs to repair, update and stage home for client?

It sounds unusual, but it does happen. However, as my colleague stated, this just means that the expenses are first deducted before splitting...

Is there a form to use in Los Angeles County Superior Court to remove a defendant from a civil action?

You can use the Request for Dismissal form. http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/civ110.pdf

You can have multiple breach of contract causes of action.

Do I have to work if I'm only working 3 1/2 hours?

Unless you have a contract that specifies otherwise, you have to work the hours assigned, otherwise you could be terminated.

How do I serve a response to a Plaintiff who is in China?

Yes, the response to the lawsuit and the counter-suit can be served via mail upon the attorney in LA.

If I mortgage my property, then give half ownership to a family member with a grant deed, are they liable for the mortgage too?

Generally, no, they would not be responsible for the mortgage, unless they are added to the mortgage promissory note.

You can file a Motion For Terminating Sanctions or a Motion for Contempt.

Just found out my renters at my property filed a corporation and used the home as address.

There is nothing illegal about putting down a residential address as the mailing address for the business.