Susan Sohal v. Rishi Sohal
Petitioner's RFO for custody and visitation
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LAW & MOTION TENTATIVE RULINGS DEPARTMENT 5 May 14, 2026 8:30 a.m./1:30 p.m.
9. SUSAN SOHAL V. RISHI SOHAL PFL20180510
On February 17, 2026, Petitioner filed a Request for Order (RFO) seeking custody and visitation orders. The parties were referred to Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) and a review hearing was set for the present date. All required documents were served electronically on March 9, 2026, however this is a post-judgment request and therefore personal service of the moving papers was required in accordance with Family Code § 215.
Only Petitioner appeared at CCRC on March 20th, therefore CCRC was unable to make any recommendations.
On April 30th, Petitioner filed and served a Declaration of Susan Talwar.
The parties are ordered to appear for the hearing.
TENTATIVE RULING #9: THE PARTIES ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR FOR THE HEARING.
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