Only the party filing a motion can dismiss it. Yes, the other side can ask for attorney fees if he/she prevails.

It is hard to answer the question about the visitation without reading the MSA. If there is no clause pertaining to the right of first refusal...

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He does not have to respond, but he definitely can if he choses to do so. You personally could not serve him because you are a party to the action.

Can you please clarify your questions? Rights pertaining to what? If he is abusive, then file DVTR and ask for your spouse's removal from the...

Under California law a child over 14 years old who has the capacity to reason to form a preference as to the custody can be heard by the court. If...

Everything you acquired between the date of marriage and the date of separation is community property and is divided 50/50, unless the parties have...

I agree with my colleagues. Some people prefer legal separation for religious reasons and/or to be covered by the other spouse's health insurance.

It is hard to explain over a message. It sounds like you will need to file an Ex Parte and FL-300, requesting for an emergency custody at the Ex...

To modify custody you would need to show a substantial change in circumstances. Violations of the court orders is a change in circumstances, but...

You did not state if your custody orders are temporary or final. Either way you need to show a substantial change in circumstances. However, if the...