Parker
Parker v. Ainsworth CA5
Opinion
Opinion
Franson, J.
FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
Mother and Father are self-represented litigants familiar with the factual and procedural history of their dispute over child support. Some of that history is set forth in our opinion in case No. F086739. As a result, we do not repeat details contained in that opinion, but begin by describing the request for order that is the basis for this appeal. On July 19, 2023,1 Mother filed (1) a peremptory challenge to Commissioner Cynthia Loo; (2) a request for order directing Father to disclose information about his VA disability benefit; and (3) a declaration supporting the request. A superior court judge denied the peremptory challenge to the commissioner on the day it was filed.2 On
On July 20, 2023, a commissioner of the family court held a hearing on Mother’s request for order and her motion that are addressed in case No. F086739, and orally denied them. The oral ruling was formalized on July 31, 2023, when the commissioner signed and filed the order after hearing (Judicial Council form FL-687) prepared by counsel for Kern County Department of Child Support Services. In case No. F086844, we dismissed Mother’s appeal from the order denying her…