Strongly recommend speaking to an attorney about this sort of discovery fight. You are correct that they should not have moved to compel without a...

Can I still schedule deposition while defendants filed motion for protective order restricting discovery?

If there is no court order yet limiting your discovery request, you can Notice the deposition. There's no guarantee they will show considering the...

You can always object to your own witnesses answers as not being responsive, outside the call of the question, etc. This is rare but necessary to...

Can a judge order a pro per to pay other sides attorney fees?

This sounds like a Claim of Exmption hearing after a judgment, that is typically the only circumstance where a judge will order a specific payment...

If a default has already been entered, the dismissal probably does not apply to you. A default means you are on track to lose the case. You need...