I filed UD-116 and the court send it back stating that the default must be requested before judgment can be granted.

You can request for default on the Civ-100 form. I suggest that you seek the aid of an attorney to help navigate the unlawful detainer process.

I have a question regarding jurisdiction of child custody matter

I agree with the previous responses. You would need to file a change of venue motion.

How long for typical eviction in southern california?

This answer can depend on whether the eviction is contested or not. Generally, it takes approximately 4-6 weeks to process an eviction from filing...

My son in law lives out of state. his tenants have quit paying rent. Can I act on his behalf in an unlawful detainer?

Generally, you cannot act on someone's behalf unless you have a power of attorney. Your son-in-law would need to either hire an attorney or prepare...

I agree with Ms. James. You need to have an attorney review the court website information before any judgment can be made as to what the status of...

I've been running my business for 2 years and the landlord won't provide me with a copy of the lease. What can I do?

I agree with the previous response. It would be wise to send a written demand for the lease. If the landlord has been stubborn about turning over...

Tenant moved out before unlawful detainer court hearing. Do i need to attend the hearing.

This is tough question to answer without looking at the underlying paperwork that you have filed. Assuming your statement that you only requested...

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My Landlord is Evicting Me!!!

This sounds like a case of the landlord using self-help measures to force you to leave early. It is generally not a good idea to represent yourself...

Can I petition my partner?

This is a immigration question that requires knowledge of immigration law. I suggest that you make a new post with this question in the immigration...

I might file a RO against my live-in landlord, she is needling me, because she wants to circumvent the 30 day notice & to me out

In my opinion, the court will not grant a restraining order in a situation that you have described. Additionally, landlords must use the court...