Can I file an ex parte for an order shortening time for a motion to compel for discovery?

If they were properly requested (which I have not seen a pro per ever do) then you would need to meet and confer and then request for an earlier...

Who gets the money?

It sounds as if you have a contract. You would need to settle this and if not then go to court. I wouldn't sign the check until you had an agreement.

How do I know if I qualify for alimony in California?

It depends on various factors but it seems just on the income you would qualify depending on the length of marriage.

Notice of Appeal was filed, I failed to file designation of record and motion for extension was denied. Can I still appeal?

Designate the minutes if there is no order. You can always move to augment it after the order is filed. Before you waste your time and money you...

My spouse lied on the Orders to Show Cause form by saying her daughter (my stepdaughter) lives with us. Perjury? No lawyer yet.

There are so many unknowns but you definitely have options to vacate, amend, or set aside the orders. You should call and discuss it with an attorney.

I dropped my 4 year old son at his mom's house and we walked in on a naked man in her bed.

I don't think the court will necessarily believe you if she denies it. Also I don't think this in itself will make a case to change custody.

What is the correct court to file in?

you can file in anywhere where the contract was signed, where either party lives, or where the acts occurred.

You can ask the court but the judge will decide.

What do I need to do to fight back against a false permanent restraining order???

If is a domestic violence then you need to file in family court a RFO to set it aside. If it a criminal one then you need to go back and ask the...

A "STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT" was emailed a day before the answer is due. Agree or deny?

There is a lot of unknown. It seems as maybe this is a federal case because of the disclousres. Generally it is best to be flexible and grant at...