I am guessing that the services were not offered as optional, but presented to you as a requirement in order to keep your children in your home....

California is a no fault state and you do not need to consent or agree to a divorce in order for your husband to get a divorce from you. A legal...

When mediation begins, what happens to our finances ?

The courts (generally) do not place limits on what you and your spouse can agree to do. It is only when one person disagrees that the court will...

How can I change a portion of a stipulation I signed in family law?

You do not have grounds for an emergency hearing (those are reserved for issues of health and safety for the children). It sounds like you agreed...

Can issue of child support be reserved if my husband gets public assistance (SSI)? Can we put this in our settlement agreement?

The court always reserves jurisdiction over child support. You cannot alter the child support right or obligation by a settlement or other...

It sounds like you would prefer the agreement be set aside. To your questions: 1) Yes she does, there is no attorney/ client confidentiality you...

Do I have to be physically living with my natural born citizen spouse to file an adjustment of status?

I will move this question to immigration for you.

Is there a statute in California requiring attorneys to bill their clients on a monthly basis?

There is no rule requiring monthly billings, and the frequency of billings (if they happen at all or by request only) will be set in the retainer...

Can someone other the party involved turn paperwork to the court house?

Literally anyone is allowed to file paperwork in the courthouse. It's a public building. Attorney, party, messenger, etc. Doesn't matter.

Abandonment

It is not abandonment, but try and stay in her life, she is young and this is likely a phase and she still needs (and will always need) her mother,...