I think that you are correct in your observations. If indeed the Respondent did not file a response, a Notice of Default really should have been...

Procedurally can I respond to a Request for Order with a counter request, or do I need to file a separate Request for Order?

If your response requests an order that is not part of the original order, then you must pay an additional fee and must serve that on the opposing...

My wife just took my kids to Washington from California and doesn't wanna come back!!

I believe you reposted this later and I provided you a response. Lawyer up now.

My wife took my kids to Washington and doesn't want to come back now!!

Yes. Suggest that you file now for divorce and seek orders as to your visitation rights and also as to legal custody rights. Lawyer up as this...

Can my uncle keep the property taxes at time of death or will there be a new assessment? How will this property be reassessed?

First the executor does not have unilateral power to sell the house to himself if indeed the house was willed to you. That would be self dealing...

Community property in california

The property and any development on the lot would be your separate property if indeed you secure the money and being the project before marriage. ...

Is it that we are considered divorce when a private judge signed our divorce papers ? or we still have to wait for the court ?

There is no way that you are divorced. A Private Judge can't sign off on a judgment. Also, if you just filed in July then any judgment wouldn't...

How do I close a probate case that occurred in 1995?

Simple the personal representative must file a Petition for Final Distribution and seek Orders to affirm the distribution and to close the case. ...

Ok. First you need help and I say this because your are mixing issues badly. First, I can't tell you how much spousal support you will get as you...

If I move out of the house before have some sort of custodial kids schedule, do I lose custodian rights to my kids?

That mediator needs to find another job. That was absolutely wrong advice. No you don't lose custodial rights to your children.