Does a judge have discretion to dismiss a case for failure to litigate or respond to any moving papers?

Ordinarily, civil actions are subject to mandatory dismissal if not brought to trial within 5 years after the action has been filed. However, this...

I dated my attorney and he took my child custody case and ruined it!

Sounds like you didn't date your attorney. Instead, you dated someone who later you chose to have represent you in a custody case. If he...

Case was never filed, do I have to start over or can I pick up where left off

Not sure what you mean by "pick up where left off". If you've never filed for divorce, then yes, you are starting from square one. If you meet...

You can amend it. However, YOUR Husband can request a divorce even if you are requesting legal separation.

That's correct, unless the judgment is for legal separation. What's your question?

How do i get file information if my lawyer has pasted away

For purposes of an appeal, the documents relied upon and included in the Clerk's transcript are limited to documents which were filed with the...

The court order is and always has been valid and/or "in effect". It remains a valid order until modified by another court order. I would put...

Is my case still open even if i filed it year 2008? I was then out of the country and was not able to follow up the case

If you have the case number you can look your case up on line on the Los Angeles Superior Court's web-site under "case summary" link. The summary...

Court ordered kidsr father to Have phone calls. 4 timed a week.

Disobeying or violating a court order will not help you. Don't do it. He asked for custody and didn't get it. Keep a log and keep track of when...

Are there FREE lawyers in Orange County or Los Angeles County who will help with an illegal immigrant getting child support?

Try Legal Aid Foundation; Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law; or Levitt & Quinn

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How strong will operational law hold after divorce decree is signed? Will Judge allow an appeal/retrial after the date expires?

What do mean she is "trying" to appeal. Did she file a notice of appeal or not? There are various deadlines associated with the appellate...