A proper answer requires reading the order. I suspect that the Court made a child support ruling without prejudice to modifying it back to the...

Meet and confer before hearing on request for order, how do I do that with my spouse's lawyer? Do I have to call or send email?

You need to communicate (whether in person, by phone, by E-mail, or otherwise) to attempt to understand and resolve the various disputes scheduled...

Similar to recent question but clairified. Can I petition for reimbursement of fuel costs

I don't see how this was "clairified". I stand my my previous advice.

What do I do when an assigned GAL refuses to take my concerns seriously? and refuses to do his job?

A guardian ad litem is exceedingly rare in Family Court. If you are in Probate Court there necessarily is a challenged parenting reality. If the...

On what factors a mother gets child custody?

The best interests of the child are the paramount consideration. Your possessiveness is a negative. Dad's abuse is a negative. You two as spouses...

We are married for an year and lived separately for an year. What is the "date of separation" according to California?

Separation requires subjective intent on the part of one spouse to separate permanently corroborated by objective evidence. The answer for your...

I am not an adoption attorney, but I doubt that you can undo an adoption on such a ground. With proof of your charges I don't see Adopted Dad...

What type of lawyer would be best to help me remedy this situation?

You didn't attend your hearing. You didn't provide this forum with the Court's file to review. "Since then, the dogs have fought numerous...

In a contempt filing, can I ask for reimbursement for fuel costs?

You seek a finding of contempt which is quasi-criminal and then you seek a sentence. You can ask for your automobile expenses (fuel, wear-and-tear...

Putting my child on someone else's insurance.

This is insurance law not family law. Check with the health insurer as to whether it will honor your wish.