Spousal support especially temporary is based on ability to pay and the need to be paid; since you lack the ability to pay, it is highly unlikely...

Question about a name change

I do not believe that a name change can be done via an ex parte; I cannot imagine an emergency that would make a judge issue a name change order...

Are there any special circumstances when alimony can be increased?

Unless there has been an adjudication by the court to set a permanent spousal support and a statement on records detailing Family Code Section 4320...

What type of document should I use to attach a witness statement in my responses to an OSC re: Visitation

You can use Judicial Form MC-031, however, your statement will be objected to (as hearsay) unless you are present in the court at the time of the...

Besides the child's preferences, what else is considered in modifying custody in CA and are they weighted equally?

The child's preference has to be heard by the court when the child is 14 or older. However, the court does not need to consider the child's...

yes can be dismissed if there is no response filed.

See above.

The court transcripts are public records and libel or defamation claims would not apply as the transcripts were made under the penalty of perjury...

If someone can just clarify what 04/15/2016 Judgmt-Pkg Rec'd & Pending-Aft Hrg means?

So the clerk received the "proposed" judgment and it will be reviewed for approval or rejection. The after hearing part is not clear, may be the...

Can i get a legal separation if my petition asks for divorce? Can I get separated only now and deal with spousal support later?

You need to amend the petition to reflect the request for legal separation rather than divorce. This can be accomplished either by stipulation of...

How long will it take to get a hearing for divorce? At least a preliminary hearing?

There wouldn't be an automatic hearing unless it is a status conference. You need to exchange the disclosures and ask the court to set the matter...