Regarding a 14 year old boy -his mother is shacking up with a man who wants to move to Santa Rosa. mom/dad live in campbell

With the court order reading as it does, she cannot move without the courts permission. She would have to file a motion to allow that to happen. ...

Why are Court Reporters not allowed at Settlement Conferences?

Take good notes. Listen to your attorney.

Can i get a quicker divorce, it's been 23 yrs since i fleed a abusive husband

First step is to have a private investigator do a skip trace. Around here it costs $75 and is a report generating all possible places he's lived...

You can no longer request marriage counseling from a judge during divorce proceedings. There used to be a process to do it, but it no longer...

When represented nby a lawyer, can he represent me in court by telephone for Sanctions?

Your question is not clear. Who is on the telephone, you or the lawyer? Some counties allow telephonic appearances routinely, others do not. If...

We decided to work things out in 2008, then split again in September 2011, can the old court order for visitation apply?

You should see an attorney and file a motion or OSC for visitation as soon as possible. Whether he/she can do it in the prior case (if it has not...

In a dv case what if i dont want to testify because a mental illness? Should i plea the fifth?

You do not say whether or not you are the plaintiff or the defendant in the case.

Can I not accept my "divorce" settlement offer or can I renegotiate it after it's been filed with the court?

You have your terminology messed up so it is hard to understand what you are asking. Settlement offers are not filed with the court. Did you file...

Can my spouse and I seek a "collaborative" attorney separately without making them his or my attorney?

You are looking for a mediator, not a collaborative attorney. Calling a mediator to schedule an appointment for both of you does not make them...

I dont want to get the Divorce but I was served the divorce documents from my wife

There is nothing you can do. If one person asks, they get it. No delays, no counseling, no nothing. Sorry.