Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B173908
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Eric E., a Minor
Biological father's failure to establish presumed father status until after termination of reunification hearing rendered him without standing to challenge custody order. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 10, 2006 | |
A108213
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Charisma R. v. Kristina S.
Lesbian's petition to establish parental relationship with child born to former partner shall be reconsidered under 'Elisa B. v. Superior Court.' |
Family Law |
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Jun. 22, 2006 | |
S127874
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Marriage of Fellows
Law that limits ability to assert defenses to support obligations applies retroactively. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 20, 2006 | |
B177632
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Marriage of David and Martha M.
Family court made clear legal error when it applied 'best interest of child' rule in ordering modification of juvenile court's exit order. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 19, 2006 | |
B183788
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Charlotte D., a Minor
Unwed father has constitutionally protected parental rights not subject to termination absent finding of unfitness if he demonstrates full commitment to parental responsibilities. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
B180135
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Marriage of Jackson
Evidence other than Michael Jackson's stipulation with ex-wife should have been considered before termination of her parental rights. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
B182738
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Ross v. Figueroa
In domestic violence case, court improperly denied party automatic continuance under Family Code when proper notice had not been provided. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 13, 2006 | |
B183517
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Aaliyah R., a Minor
Termination of parental rights was proper upon finding child was adoptable by clear and convincing evidence. |
Family Law |
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May 29, 2006 | |
H028804
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Marriage of Campbell
Spouse's attempt to remarry prior to judgment dissolving existing marriage did not terminate other spouse's obligation to pay support. |
Family Law |
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May 29, 2006 | |
C046252
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L.V., a Minor
Although natural parents could provide food, clothing and shelter, it was in minor's best interest not to terminate guardianship. |
Family Law |
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May 29, 2006 | |
D046838
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Baby Girl M., a Minor
Where parent's fitness is questioned by factors outside of felony conviction, Legislature intended courts apply statutes containing more gradual parental termination procedures. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 10, 2006 | |
S131030
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Brown v. Yana
Where noncustodial parent fails to demonstrate planned move would be detrimental to child, court is not obligated to conduct evidentiary hearing. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 9, 2006 | |
B182553
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Monterroso v. Moran
Court acted in excess of jurisdiction when it failed to make detailed findings before entering mutual restraining order between husband and wife. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
A109655
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Kristine M. v. David P.
Public policy prohibits waiving child's right to support where parents agreed to terminate father's parental rights and child support obligations. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
B181878
|
Burkle v. Burkle
Family Code section allowing divorcing spouse to seal pleadings that list identifying financial information violates First Amendment. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
F045535
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County of Fresno v. Sanchez
Default paternity judgment is upheld, however, appellant may seek relief under new paternity law. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 29, 2006 | |
D045260
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Robert J. v. Catherine D.
Trial court erred when concluding it was without discretion to award attorney fees for custody and visitation proceedings after final paternity judgment. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 23, 2006 | |
H028860
|
Gabriel G., a Minor
Where there is probability of adoption and child is member of sibling group, court may identify adoption as permanent placement goal. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 23, 2006 | |
D046687
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Bonnie P. v. Superior Court (Jacqueline P.)
Petition for emancipation was denied because minor failed to manage her finances and her parents did not consent to her living arrangement. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 20, 2006 | |
B170252
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Marriage of Nicole F. Brown and Anthony Yana
Parent without legal or physical custody is entitled to evidentiary hearing in 'move-away' case. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 15, 2006 | |
B165252
|
Marriage of Benson
Husband may present extrinsic evidence of wife's promise to relinquish her community property interest in his retirement funds. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
S125912
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Elisa B. v. Superior Court (Emily B.)
Partner in same-sex relationship is not 'parent' under Uniform Parentage Act required to provide child support. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
S126945
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Kristine H. v. Lisa R.
Same-sex parent is entitled to assert parentage under gender-neutral application of Uniform Parentage Act. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
F044121
|
Josiah Z., a Minor
Appellate attorney lacks authority to dismiss appeal on behalf of dependent children based on their best interests. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
C042077
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Elisa B. v. Superior Court (Emily B.)
Partner in same-sex relationship is not 'parent' under Uniform Parentage Act required to provide child support. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
B167799
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Kristine H. v. Lisa R.
Same-sex parent is entitled to assert parentage under gender-neutral application of Uniform Parentage Act. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
B175397
|
Marriage of Schmir
Court abused its discretion when it failed to afford wife fair advance notice of termination of spousal support. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
D036144
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Marriage of Harris
Grandparents must show by clear and convincing evidence that parent's opposition to visitation is detrimental to child. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
F045972
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Sara M. v. Superior Court (Tuolumne County Dept of Social Services)
Court erred in terminating reunification services at six-month review hearing. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
A106784
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I.G., a Minor
Indian Child Welfare Act notice requirement is not met by correspondence sent to tribes but not introduced in evidence. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 2, 2006 |