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Michelle C., a Minor
Parental rights termination hearing conducted in absence of parent or parent's attorney resulted in due process violation.
Family Law Oct. 5, 2005
S.B., a Minor
Juvenile court's allegedly belated compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act did not prejudice mother.
Family Law Oct. 5, 2005
Gaudin v. Remis
International child abduction laws require court to determine whether children should be returned to Canada for custody determination.
Family Law Oct. 5, 2005
Grahm v. Superior Court (Zohar)
California court retained jurisdiction over child custody action when one parent continued to reside in state.
Family Law Oct. 4, 2005
Marriage of Starkman
Trust clause was not valid transmutation of husband's separate property to community property.
Family Law Sep. 27, 2005
Angela A., a Minor
Stepfather is entitled to have request for 'presumed father' status considered by juvenile court.
Family Law Sep. 26, 2005
Marriage of Starkman
Trust clause was not valid transmutation of husband's separate property to community property.
Family Law Sep. 26, 2005
Aaron R., a Minor
Dependency court correctly denied petition for change of custody of youngest child filed by grandmother after she gained custody of older child.
Family Law Aug. 30, 2005
Marriage of McClellan
Parent was not entitled to omit accrued interest from child support arrearages.
Family Law Aug. 29, 2005
In re Gregory A.
Parent's failure to challenge finding of adoptabilty in juvenile court is not waiver to later challenge on appeal.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2005
George P. v. Superior Court (San Luis Obispo County Dept. of Social Services)
Juvenile court's decision to deny additional stay under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is discretionary.
Family Law Aug. 22, 2005
Ferraris v. Alexander
Court determining habitual residence in Hague Convention petition may focus on intent of mother when father was never part of family unit.
Family Law Aug. 21, 2005
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services v. Superior Court (Sencere P.)
Court cannot place minor with grandparent until it completes criminal check of all adults living in home.
Family Law Aug. 21, 2005
Orange County Dept. of Child Support Services v. Superior Court (Ricketson)
Sanctions hearing against attorney should have been conducted by commissioner who heard underlying proceeding.
Family Law Aug. 18, 2005
Carl R., a Minor
Plan to home school disabled child does not constitute legal impediment to adoption.
Family Law Aug. 18, 2005
Marriage of Henry
Increase in residential home's equity value is not income for child support purposes.
Family Law Aug. 11, 2005
Marriage of Dupre
Mother may seek sanctions against father's attorney for making false allegations of child sexual abuse.
Family Law Aug. 9, 2005
Rita L. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Single ingestion of codeine by mother who otherwise performed reunification conditions is not basis for termination of reunification services.
Family Law Aug. 9, 2005
Deborah M. v. Superior Court (Daryl W.)
Parents in custody proceedings cannot be ordered to undergo drug testing through their hair follicles.
Family Law Aug. 9, 2005
Librers v. Black
Plaintiff had standing to bring action as 'presumed father' in paternity case.
Family Law Aug. 9, 2005
In re Jonathon S.
Non-Indian parent has standing to raise claim under Indian Child Welfare Act.
Family Law Aug. 9, 2005
Marriage of Riddle
Representative sample must be used in calculating a salesman's income for child and spousal support.
Family Law Aug. 9, 2005
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 Aug. 9, 2005
In re Hector A.
Minor can oppose adoption plan for sibling on ground of interference with sibling relationship.
Family Law Aug. 8, 2005
In re Harmony B.
Termination of parental rights is upheld despite denial of reunification services.
Family Law Aug. 8, 2005
Carl R., a Minor
Plan to home school disabled child does not constitute legal impediment to adoption.
Family Law Aug. 3, 2005
Steven S. v. Deborah D.
Man who donated sperm to woman with whom he had previous sexual relationship is not entitled to status as natural father.
Family Law Aug. 3, 2005
Jackson v. Fitzgibbons
Girl cannot sue for wrongful death of mother after juvenile court had terminated parental rights.
Family Law Aug. 3, 2005
Marriage of Rosendale
Enforcement of premarital agreement against wife who was seriously injured in car accident may be 'unconscionable.'
Family Law Aug. 2, 2005
Osgood v. Landon
Father must show mother's move will cause detriment to son to obtain physical custody even where mother had custody by default.
Family Law Aug. 2, 2005