That's an interesting statement. The assets are worth more than $200, and there has been no constitutional challenge on this issue. Someone...

Where can I read about the rules governing a Guardian Ad Litem in the State of California?

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=ccp&group=00001-01000&file=372-376 These are the rules of procedure. If as an attorney...

Does the other party have to give me copies of documents given to mediation counselor and court filings

The mediation counselor, nor the court, can view anything that you were not severed with. That would be an ex parte communication.

Why would a judge grant an order that wasn't asked for by either party?

It would depend on the order, some things the court may be required to order even when not requested. You should bring the order to an attorney...

By way of example would be witness, John doe: He will testify to seeing the parent drinking at a local bar and seeing the child unattended in the...

Can an oral motion be made on the day of trial in a divorce case?

If the trial is on all issues, then I'm not sure what kind of motion you are looking to make orally. Some motions can be made orally, some must be...

How do you prepare for a self represented child custody trial?

This is too important an issue to go it alone. Custody trials are very difficult and even some attorneys refuse to litigate. You can all of your...

Family Code section 218, commonly known as the anti Boblitt statute, reopens discovery automatically once a motion is filed. You do after...

Sometimes the court will allow you to take the stand and just give your testimony, and then the other side can cross.

I am starting divorce process but I want sole custody of our 11yr . He is aggressive and our child has been in therapy for 1 yr

You can check out your local self-help center to assist with document preparation including a fee waiver. Also, if "he" whoever that is, earns a...