Melissa Flanigan v. Shaun Flanigan

LAW & MOTION TENTATIVE RULINGS DEPARTMENT 5 March 26, 2026 8:30 a.m./1:30 p.m.

17. MELISSA FLANIGAN V. SHAUN FLANIGAN 23FL0255

On October 3, 2025, Petitioner filed a Request for Order (RFO) seeking modification of the custody and parenting plan orders as well as attorney’s fees and sanctions. Respondent filed an Order Shortening Time and RFO seeking to compel and clarification of the current orders on November 14, 2025.

The parties were ordered to appear for hearing on both RFOs on December 4, 2025. The parties presented the court with an agreement which was accepted by the court and all issues were continued to the present date.

On November 26, 2025, Respondent filed an RFO for child custody, child visitation, child support, spousal support, and enforcement of the order for a vocational evaluation.

Respondent’s Supplemental Declaration was filed and served on January 2, 2026. He filed another declaration on January 16th.

Petitioner filed a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order, a Supplemental Declaration, and an Income and Expense Declaration on January 20th.

Respondent’s Reply Declaration, Memorandum of Points and Authorities, and another Reply Declaration were all filed and served on January 20th.

Respondent filed a Supplemental Declaration on February 23, 2026. It weas electronically served on February 20th.

Respondent filed a further Declaration on February 26, 2026. It was electronically served on February 20th. The court notes the February 23rd and 26th declarations appear to be identical.

Respondent filed another Supplemental Declaration on February 13, 2026. It was served on the same day.

Petitioner filed a Supplemental Declaration on March 16, 2026. It was served the same day.

Respondent filed a Reply Declaration on March 17, 2026. It was served the same day.

The parties are ordered to appear for the hearing.

TENTATIVE RULING #17: THE PARTIES ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR FOR THE HEARING.