Debra Stanley v. Robert Stanley

LAW & MOTION TENTATIVE RULINGS DEPARTMENT 5 May 28, 2026 8:30 AM/1:30 PM

21. DEBRA STANLEY V. ROBERT STANLEY PFL20210202

On March 18, 2026, Respondent filed a Request for Order (RFO) seeking visitation and spousal support orders. He filed his Income and Expense Declaration on March 17th. Both documents were served on Petitioner on March 17th however Respondent did not serve the requisite blank FL-320 or the Notice of Tentative Ruling. The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) was not served.

Petitioner has not filed a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order.

Respondent requests a modification of the parenting time orders with a summer vacation schedule, holiday schedule and soccer season schedule. He further asks the court to terminate spousal support.

The parties attended Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) on March 5, 2026 and were unable to reach any agreements. A report with recommendations was prepared and mailed to the parties on April 17, 2026.

Given that both parties attended and participated in CCRC and given that Respondent is not making a child support request, the court does find good cause to proceed with the matter on its merits despite the defect in service.

The parties and Minors’ Counsel appeared for the hearing on April 30, 2026. The parties reached agreements which included the court staying its tentative ruling as to the child custody and parenting plan issues and continued the review hearing to May 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM. All other portions of the tentative ruling were adopted as the court’s orders. The court directed that any supplemental declarations were to be filed and served by no later than May 18th.

Petitioner filed a responsive declaration on May 18, 2026. The court deems this to be a supplemental declaration. Proof of Service shows both Respondent and Minors’ Counsel were served on May 18th. Petitioner raises concerns about the parenting time with Respondent as well as the lack of follow through on prior orders. Additionally, Petitioner is concerned with the pick-up location for Respondent’s parenting time.

Minors’ Counsel filed a Statement of Issues and Contentions on May 18, 2026. Parties were served the same day.

Neither Respondent filed not filed a supplemental declaration.

The court orders parties to appear for the hearing.

LAW & MOTION TENTATIVE RULINGS DEPARTMENT 5 May 28, 2026 8:30 AM/1:30 PM

TENTATIVE RULING #21: PARTIES ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR FOR THE HEARING.