What is my current custody status if a final order hasn't yet been issued by the court?

It is impossible to say without seeing your file, frankly. I'm sorry to give such an unsatisfactory answer, but it's true. You should show your...

Can a parent's rights be court-ordered terminated without being served paperwork?

You can ask the court for permission to give notice by publication. You'll have to lay out all of the efforts that have been made to find him,...

How do you properly cite an appeals decision in a response to a joinder?

You will want to file a Points and Authorities for that citation.

How long is a TRO good in San Jose CA?

TROs expire on the date of the hearing, which is always indicated on it's face.

Yes, as with all child support calculations, it is your actual gross income that counts, and not your "net after taxes." The support calculations...

What is a status conference?

The court will not issue an orders at a Status Conference, other than potentially orders regarding the *process,* such as the order you received to...

Can I apply for divorce in California, married in India and wife never travelled

Your case was filed in India first, and therefore the India court has jurisdiction over your divorce. (In fact, it sounds as if California does...

Will it be considered as separate property?

It is your husband's burden to prove that he has a separate property claim to the house, but it sounds like he is a clever man and you will need an...

What happens if I can’t not find my daughters dad to serve him ?

You can hire a private investigator for $100-200 to locate him and serve papers on him, too.

How to find good lawyer in specific practice? what are the guidelines?

You can look at the "Find a Lawyer" link at the top of this Avvo.com page, tell it what issues your dealing with, and review the attorney profiles...