How can I get a lawyer to take my case without money to pay them..?

Google "Legal Aid San Jose" and call the numbers that you see there. Given the level of difficulty you have described (5 years of litigation...

1) Should I give a deposition without having my own lawyer? 2) How can I bring a final end to this settlement part of the case?

If you have been summoned to a deposition, then you had better comply, or the judge can order you to do so and can order you to pay the attorney's...

Do I need to need to file any documentation to the courts to make sure that I am able to detail the reasons for opposing?

Ms. Routledge has given you an excellent explanation of the process. Not only must you file Objections and appear (in person or via counsel),...

Does he have to file for visitation in her county or can he file in his own county?

The short version is that he should file in the county where the child resides. The long version is that if there is going to be a dispute about...

Wondering if anyone has any advice on how to calculate reasonable add-on support.

"Add-on support" allows the court to add a percentage of certain specified child-related expenses to child support. The expenses contemplated are...

It is not clear to me if you mean "closing" your case, or "finishing" your case. A parentage case, once filed and served on the Respondent,...

Can I move or change my sons school if I have sole physical custody but joint legal custody?

First of all, you have the absolute right to move wherever you want. The question is only whether your sons can go with you. If you have sole...

Can you talk during court if you are represented by an attorney?

You really need to talk with your attorney about WHY they are not sharing these facts that you want to share. Not all facts are relevant to the...

Wedding Ring taken back by ex husband in California. He will not return it after requesting he do so. Can he do that?

A wedding ring is a gift from one fiance to the other. That ring belongs to you. If his concern is that your daughter should have it, then give...

Child support and spousal support

I think that they key in this situation rests upon these two factors: a. When will your baby be ready for daycare? b. Will what you earn...