Ex Parte - no show by the petitioner and it was not even on calendar!

Yes to sanctions under Family Code 271 and yes to having to file your own RFO (previously known as OSC)

The default is for the receiving parent to transport the child; however, under the circumstances, it was his choice to move away and it should be...

Huge issue...

Better answered by a qualified immigration attorney rather than family law attorney.

As the Petitioner filling out the divorce forms, Do I address my last name with my maiden name or my current marriage last name?

Use your married name until the judgment grants you a change of your last name to your maiden name.

Can I appeal a judge's temporary order for child support (based on minimum wage)? Is there a deadline to do this?

You can appeal but I am not sure whether this would be the best cost-effective approach. Why don't you ask the court to appoint a vocational...

Can I file for my ex husband to give up his parental rights

No not without an accompanied request to adopt the children by a step-father for example.

In Family Law, does 2nd Declaration to the Responsive Declaration have time bound ?

No but file it and serve it on the opposing party anyway; if the judge denies it as untimely, you can still testify to its content.

If the court appointed a minor counsel is PARTY (parents) allowed to terminate the court appointed minor counsel?

Probably not unless he shows a really good cause for the termination or some inappropriate behavior.

Child Custody

In family court litigation, each party has his own or her version of the truth and preconceived ideas about the other party's character. Add to...

Does Alimony count as income when calculating child support?

Alimony is income for tax purposes and if you have the sole physical custody (over 80%); the SS payment should count towards her income; the $160K...