You are legally entitled to represent yourself at depo. Whether that is a smart move is entirely another question.

You need to oppose the motion on a timely basis. And should retain counsel for that purpose.

Does a continuance to a hearing for a motion to compel extend time for party to oppose it?

Up to the Judge under these circumstances whether to allow an opposition prior to the continued hearing.

How can my nieces boyfriend stop her from taking their 2 kids and moving to Florida to a guy she met on the internet?

Get a family law attorney ASAP.

Can my employer threaten to terminate me if I leave work after my scheduled time?

Employers generally have a right to control the work hours.

After being served with unlawful detainer I requested a jury trial

You need to appear now and respond in the new court.

I am working on a modification with my lender and have a summary judgement due in a few days,do I need to notify the court?

Any settlement or other talks do not on their own stop judicial proceedings. You need to work something out with lender's counsel to continue any...

After submitting complaint conditionally under seal in Fed. dist. ct., do I serve sealed copy or redacted copies to def'ds?

You need to consult the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the District Court's local rules, and your judge's rules.

Who determines if a civil complaint is dropped "with prejudice" or "without prejudice"? Does lawyer for the plaintiff have a say

In the case of a VOLUNTARY dismissal, the party dismissing should be able to dismiss with or without prejudice. This is something you need to...

You can but if you have counsel, you are far better served, generally, by letting your lawyer do her job and handle communications.