What's my recourse if I don't agree with the terms of the document for dismissal that was filed with the court?

The dismissal only affects plaintiff's complaint. Your cross-complaint is still active. A dismissal without prejudice means the plaintiff can file...

Absent any local rules or court order, the plaintiff pays for mediation.

Can i get rent redused as well as refunded an amount.my landlord took my parking spake away 4 months ago when repaving driveway.

Yes, if the parking spot is in your lease, and you lost use of the parking during the repaving period, you can ask for a rent credit.

You are liable for their labor performed and materials used. Without a contract, you are basically at their mercy for the prices, unless there is...

During the eviction

A mediation in an eviction? That doesn't sound right. There is only one issue in an eviction: possession. No mediation is necessary. That being...

You need a valid (not expired) passport to travel internationally.

I am in california, can i sue a county in chicago?

I don't see any basis for California jurisdiction in your facts. It sounds like you must follow their bureaucratic rules. Sorry.

What do I do if I give a subpeopna for information and my spouse's lawyer objects to it?

On what basis did they object? Not sure about Florida, but where I practice, you do not subpena a party, only send written discovery requests...

What is a "notice of motion hearing"?

You could have been served by publication. I would go down to the courthouse and get as much information as possible and take it to an attorney. Do...

Can a commissioner rule in a demurrer hearing?

A demurrer is not a general appearance. It is an objection to a pleading.