Assuming the first hearing is just a case management conference (not a hearing on support or custody/visitation) your best preparation to please...

Could this be real I am freaking out?

This is an oddly-worded message. Is the mother in CA? The terms “mediate” & “appointed” are not commonly used in this manner (as is “private...

Why does FL 170 request that I file FL 140 with the court?

It actually means that you have filed the FL-141 with the court stating that you have served the FL-140 on the other party, I agree the wording is...

Why can't I look up my child custody/visitation case on Los Angeles Superior Court Website?

I do not practice in LA County but most (all?) counties do not allow child custody cases to be searched online for confidentiality reasons....

Take whatever documentation you have in to your mediation session & explain to the FCS mediator (I assume that’s what you have) your situation &...

Do I pay child support if my ex has full legal and physicalcustody?

Yes. You will probably pay more if you lost visitation/custody time from what support was previously set using as that is primarily calculated by...

What to file when the fcs reports reason recomendation basis is not factual

You should have gotten a form with the report to state objections to it. If not, you must timely file your objections on pleading paper properly...

Can you send me a motion to compel the judge to have my soon to be ex help pay bills?

First, you do not compel a judge to do anything. With that attitude you are begging for a citation of contempt. I suggest you modify your...

Do you have an attorney? You should be able to find one who will go after other party for Atty fees under Fam Code 2030. You have more at stake...

If this was a short-cause hearing (normal law & motion hearing on a filed RFO) witnesses are not allowed. I suspect you didn’t just ask for a...