Can I leave the marital home with my child without being seen as abandonment?

The issue of "abandonment" is a myth. As to your leaving with the child, if you stay in the local area where dad can still see the child the...

Who filed the judgment? Was there a trial? Confused. You will know you are divorce when your receive a Notice of Entry of Judgment.

How do I get a letter of testamentary for my mom's estate that is in Washington when I live in California?

You will need to probate the Will in the state of Washington. Find an attorney in Washington to get this done in the most efficient and effective...

My dad passed away, are we able to claim his settlement?

It depends. Was the "settlement" written and signed by the court? Also what is the total (gross) value of your dad's estate. That will depend on...

Divorce - Over 30 days and only a RFO and Responsive Declaration to my RFO has been filed by the Respondent = Default?

Technically it would be considered that he has not met the deadline for filing his FL-120 which would then give you the green light to file a...

No, you really wanted revenge. This was a bad idea. You were just as culpable as he was.

File an RFO and attach a declaration as to what you have done. You need to also attach proof of service of the discovery. BUT you must try to...

Could I serve him first and then go to a mediator?

You can't get a mediator where there is no divorce matter that is pending. You must file first and serve him before the court can exercise any...

Divorce finalized in Nebraska but I live in Ca.

Yes you must wait the required 6 months because you have agreed to Nebraska jurisdiction when you filed your response to the divorce petition.

What's the appropriate remedy in California for someone who fails to pay sanctions ?

Yes, contempt is possible but if sanctions are ordered to be paid, then a judgement lien or a writ or even a debtors exam.