Is this normal or ethical for my previous attorney to charge me for preparing for hearing when there was no hearing?

Yes. It's much better to be prepared for a hearing and not have one than the other way around.

Where do I file to modify a custody order if child support services took the case into another county due to child support?

Based on the information provided custody issues would be handled in LA, unless the case was transferred to Sam bernardino....

I want to drop my case against child's mother

If she has not filed a response you can withdraw the case. If she has ready filed a response you would need an agreement to dismiss.

What type of assets can be included in figuring out a child support order in CA?

Generally the courts only use current income to determine child support. There are se circumstances where the court will look to other assets but...

When you are legally separated, does this safeguard you from debts incurred by the other spouse?

No. All assets and debts acquired after the date of separation are separate property.

When are you legally separated while going through a divorce in Riverside county, Calif?

You are considered separated when there is a final break in the marriage with no hope for reconciliation. Usually this does not have anything to do...

When filing for divorce, which spouse must move out the rented property.

Both spouses have equal rights to remain in the home absent a court order to the contrary. If you want to remain in the home and for her to move...

I am writing in behalf of my father. hes been wanting to divorce a woman in texas for a while. hes doesnt know were she is

He files in California if he has loved here for 6 months or longer

Stipulation and order on order to show cause in family law divorce cases. Can you file a motion for contempt of court?

yes, anytime time there is a specific order, the person had proper notice of that order, and there is a willful violation of that order, contempt...

Party's can agree to anything, however if you did make this arrangement you would want to make sure that you had an experienced family law attorney...