An MSC is a mandatory appearance in court to attempt to settle a case. It is the last step before trial. You should have an MSC brief and current...

No change in circumstance, yet modification request filed...

Better safe than sorry. You should show up and ask for more time. Change of circumstances is not always the standard for a modification of custody....

I have open dcfs case 4kids 2of my kids say family maintenence and other 2 say family reunification with the family maintenence

Yes. If the case is still open you can request to modify the orders. You might want to start by calling your case worker.

What if I'm not ready for Mandatory Settlement Conference?

You can file a counter MSC. If the MSC date is already set, you can appear at the hearing and tell the court that there is outstanding discovery....

My case from 2003 for domestic violence is still open, why would that be? I was a minor at the time, my abuser was not.

Since you were a minor at the time, you might be able to file a motion to seal the court records. The courts probably were not aware of your status...

How much jail time will i serve ? (FTA) child surpport court...

Usually these things are pled out and no jail time is served. They want money from you, not jail time. Seek legal advice.

My girlfriend has a no contact with me on a domestic violence case however she never touched me.How can I get the order lifted?

It depends whether it is a civil or criminal restraining order. If it is civil, go to the trial and contest the case. If it is criminal, it may be...

You would need to file the person civilly in a separate court action since the nullity has already been completed. Depending on the value, you may...

How easy would it be to get custody of my younger brother, and how expensive would that be

If your father agrees and no mother is involved, you can fairly easily file for guardianship or your father can give you a power of attorney to...

How long are Temporary Restraining Order transcripts and minutes kept on file in California if the TRO was dismissed?

Riverside county is electronic. The minute orders will be not be destroyed. You may have more trouble obtaining a copy of the minute order as they...