is there any point in Ca. family law proceedings, where it is too late to hire an attorney?

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is there any point in Ca. family law proceedings, where it is too late to hire an attorney?

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Yes, when there is a judgment entered, the children are all 18 and have left high school, and the court's jurisdiction over modification of spousal support has ended.

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I would also add it is often too late after the time to set aside or appeal from any appealable order have been made.