updated case status
Dear Desiree:
I just checked on the Los Angeles Superior Court's web site and they've finally updated the case status. I guess the updates are a few days behind.
The link is: http://lasuperiorcourt.org/civilcasesummarynet/ui/?CT=FA Then put in the case number (YD042145) and select the Torrance courthouse. As you can see, it shows that I filed the Substitution of Counsel on 9-14-11; that the case is pending; and that I am pro per. So clearly, the case is not closed and California still has jurisdiction.
Also, we've been ordered to attend mediation so I went ahead and scheduled that. I should receive the date in a few days. Prior to attending mediation, though, I believe we're required to attend PACT. The next PACT is September 23, 2011 at 1:30pm. We're not required to attend PACT together, but I believe we are for the mediation.
Finally, I was not going to file an ex parte petition to receive an order directing you to immediately return Gabriel because I believe you deserve the opportunity to attend all such hearings and to present your side of the story but given your recent underhandedness I've decided I must proceed with requesting an emergency order so I can get Gabriel back in the school he's been attending for the last 4 years as soon as possible. I will keep you posted on everything as soon as it develops - I still believe you have a right to be involved in these matters.
And, since this only pertains to the proceedings in California (for which Goldfarb is not representing you) I shall call Nogueiras on Monday and forward her a copy (because as of right now she is still your attorney of record in that case).
Please let me know if you will have any problems attending the PACT or the mediation. I've attached a copy of the PACT schedule and here is the link for the mediation department: http://lasuperiorcourt.org/familylaw/ui/mediation.aspx
Thanks.
P.S. Please let me know if you have a different email address I should use for these matters or if its okay to continue using this one.