How do I request a final decision or avoid a time consuming family court trial

Ask the court to set a TSC (trial seting conference); in my opinion an MSC (a settlement conference) will get you nowhere. You may ultimately be...

You should go into court on the day of the hearing and explain to the judge that you have not been able to get him served. You will then ask the...

Do I have a chance of getting a civil harassment restraining order against an insane roommate?

As I'm sure you are aware, you moving out is probably the easiest and most effective way of dealing with this problem. If you choose not to do...

Should I report the non-threatening emails which violate a TRO or bring copy of the emails to the trial?

I would make a police report of the violation. You will need to show the police a copy of your temporary restraining orders as well as the proof of...

Getting divorced and have about $100k in wives jewelry, is that community property to be split in the divorce?

This is not a simple question to answer. Generally speaking, gifts received during marriage are separate property, but gifts between spouses during...

You are in an interesting situation as it seems you already have a default judgment in the works right now. The court needs to examine the facts...

Do I need to get the fathers permission to apply for my daughter's passport or is submitting my court order proof enough?

Your order granting you sole legal custody of your daughter should be enough. You should also consult with an immigration attorney who may be more...

Can a permanent DVRO be modified/terminated in California?

Yes, you can go in and ask the court to modify or terminate the restraining order, but you need to have the facts to support that request and you...

Ex boyfriend threatens me with text and voicemail along with his mom.

In addition to calling the police immediately, which you should do, you should also immediately go to your local courthouse and get a restraining...

Is the annulment gonna be judged in the court or based on documents?

I think I may have already answered this question, but in case I did not… The bases for the annulment must be decided by the judge, which means...