When am I considered to be separated legally in California?

You need to complete and submit a judgment for divorce before you are legally divorced.

Child custody recommending counseling report impact

Yes, you. An dispute the report and hope that the judicial officer is not a rubber-stamper.

Call the court clerk of the department and request a continuance.

For parents with joint custody, what would possible physical custody timeshares for international move away cases?

Those are typical plans. One parents gets bulk of time and other parent gets summer and major holidays.

What is the standard formula for calculating temporary alimony in Los Angeles County?

Consult a lawyer and get a dissomaster with each parties' respective incomes.

What can I do to get no supervis visits anymore?

I concur with my colleague. Don't forget to schedule a mediation appointment.

How can I convince the judge I'm not a threat to my son nor will I harm him ??! .. I will not help him run away ....

Parenting classes would likely go a long way to rehabilitate your situation.

How can my ex gain physical custody even though I have had them for a year?

I concur with my colleagues. Sounds like the odds are in your favor.

Regarding divorce

I concur with my colleague. You need an experienced family law attorney to assist you in this matter.

Does a parent's work schedule affect the physical custody schedule?

Absolutely. It wouldn't make sense, everything else being equal for the children to be with family while that parent worked.