Can I "petition for custody and support of minor children" if wife has already done so and case is still open?

You do not file a new/separate petition to have your voice heard. You can file a motion (aka Request for Order) in the case that is already...

I highly recommend you get an attorney. Based on this narrative, it sounds like you are misunderstanding several different issues. In response to...

Divorce is final when judgment has been entered and the date noted on the notice of entry of judgment as the marital termination date has passed. ...

Yes you do. It should also be noted that it was in violation of the Code of Civil Procedure for your spouse to have served you with discovery...

How do I find a pro bono family lawyer?

There is a common misunderstanding as to the meaning of "pro bono". Pro bono publico is a Latin phrase that's typically shortened to "pro bono"...

What can I do to establish paternity or parentage rights if the mother is refusing to sign any paperwork?

You file a petition with the court to establish the parental relationship aka paternity. You don't necessarily need a dna test to establish...

My ex girlfriend is the primary on the mortgage, not the deed. Is she responsible for have the payment even though we broke up?

"primary on the mortgage" - if she took out the loan, she is responsible for paying it back. To what "dotted line" are you referring to?

No, there is no filing fee to request entry of default. The memorandum of costs applies if you filed a request for fee waiver when you first...

Modifying Custody Orders

What you can do depends on where you are in your case. The burden of proof is different pre judgment vs. post judgment. At its core is the "best...

Can I request for my divorce case to be closed AFTER submitting a Motion of Default in the state of Florida?

The process of dismissing a case in Florida is a question that should be directed to an attorney in. Florida. Here in California, if the other...