Can any judge sign an Order To Show Cause?

The name of the judge on the order is unimportant. If you have an issue with the order itself, it will not have anything to do with the name of the...

I have a Superior Court counter suit question

Yes. The counterclaim will be a separate action but will still have the same case number. To effectuate proper service, you must serve in...

Interrogatories and all written discovery can be served by regular mail or by personal service. A Proof of service will indicate that.

Does a copy of proof of service need to be faxed to court?

A Proof of Service for discovery need not be filed with the court unless the discovery is the subject of a motion or other pending issue before the...

In a custody case, would I be prejudiced if the other side over-litigated and I lost my attorney?

Appeals are costly. The best use of your money is to hire an attorney to represent you now rather than hoping an appellate court will reverse....

What can I do for my boys in this situation ?

You should make sure to file your response timely. You response to custody should also raise your concerns regarding his friend, however just...

State of California, need family law advice asap

If a Petition has been filed then there are automatic restraining orders in place. I would suggest working with your husband to agree to these...

I need a family law attorney

They are really the same thing. Marital Settlement Agreements are fantastic when the parties agree on the division of property and other issues. Of...

Can a lawyer of a plaintiff be sanctioned for motioning to correct a judgment?

A motion to correct a judgment, for a mistake, doesn't seem like it would be an action that could be sanctionable. Sanctions are reserved for...

In LA Superior Court downtown, are attorneys' fees recoverable in a motion to tax costs?

A prevailing party is generally entitled to attorney's fees, but a person in pro per would not be able to receive them. It sounds like you are...