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Fenn v. Sherriff
Grandparents may seek visitation with children despite objections of father and adoptive mother.
Family Law Oct. 12, 2003
City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Williamson)
In dissolution of marriage proceeding, wife need not file 'Pitchess' motion in order to obtain husband's payroll records from police department.
Family Law Oct. 8, 2003
Mejia v. Reed
Divorcing couple's property division is subject to creditor claims under Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.
Family Law Oct. 3, 2003
J.I., a Minor
Mother had adquate notice of hearing in which parental rights were terminated.
Family Law Oct. 2, 2003
In re Athena P.
Juvenile court had jurisdiction to remove child who was left with grandparents after parents were incarcerated.
Family Law Oct. 1, 2003
In re J.W.
Court must appoint counsel for indigent parent appealing loss of parental rights in child who is not dependent of court.
Family Law Oct. 1, 2003
Paul H., a Minor
Alleged father of minor was prejudiced by juvenile court's failure to comply with statutory provisions regarding establishment of paternity.
Family Law Aug. 27, 2003
Marriage of Pedregon
Husband who is not biological father of child may be compelled to pay support under doctrine of parentage by estoppel.
Family Law Aug. 19, 2003
Weiner v. Weiner
Where education was received prior to marriage, community is entitled to reimbursement for education loans paid during marriage.
Family Law Aug. 13, 2003
Clarissa H., a Minor
Under Family Code Section 7894, judgment terminating parental rights may not be reversed on ground it was taken by default.
Family Law Aug. 12, 2003
Marriage of Graham
Court abused its discretion in applying excessive hourly rate to determine parent's gross monthly income.
Family Law Aug. 11, 2003
Sharon S. v. Superior Court (Annette F.)
Statutes do not authorize use of independent adoption to accomplish second parent adoption.
Family Law Aug. 10, 2003
Quintana v. Guijosa
Trial court's denial of restraining order because victim's children lived in Mexico is contrary to Domestic Violence Prevention Act.
Family Law Aug. 6, 2003
N.M., a Minor
Order extending parental reunification services beyond 18-month maximum was not supported by evidence.
Family Law Jul. 30, 2003
Alvin R., a Minor
Because family services agency did not assist with visitation and counseling between child and parent, reasonable reunification services were not provided.
Family Law Jul. 30, 2003
Asia L., a Minor
Parental rights were improperly terminated where evidence failed to demonstrate that children were adoptable.
Family Law Jun. 24, 2003
Marriage of Cesnalis
Former spouse waived right to terminate spousal support upon remarriage in written agreement.
Family Law May 21, 2003
Joshua S., a minor
Juvenile court abused discretion by terminating jurisdiction over children without determining their best interests.
Family Law May 21, 2003
In re Josue G.
Juvenile court improperly found child was not adoptable based on age of foster parents.
Family Law May 14, 2003
Marriage of Loyd
Court improperly considered parent's work obligations in awarding custody to other parent.
Family Law May 14, 2003
Hasbun v. County of Los Angeles
Agency may obtain credit report of parent who is behind on child support payments.
Family Law Apr. 1, 2003
Marriage of Abrams
Father had burden of proving relocation would be detrimental to children and justified change in custody.
Family Law Mar. 31, 2003
In re Darlice C.
Habeas corpus may be used to attack order terminating parental rights on ground parent was not afforded competent assistance of counsel.
Family Law Mar. 28, 2003
Marriage of Bellio
Prenuptial agreement's $100,000 payment provision does not violate public policy.
Family Law Mar. 28, 2003
Holly H., a Minor
Juvenile court did not abuse discretion when terminating dependency jurisdiction of individual who reached majority.
Family Law Mar. 26, 2003
In re Joshua R.
Alleged father who waited more than three years to inquire about child is not entitled to paternity testing.
Family Law Feb. 28, 2003
J.C., a Minor
Riverside court improperly rejected transfer of dependency action from another county under California Rule of Court 1426(a).
Family Law Feb. 28, 2003
Marriage of De Prieto
Court has discretion to reduce penalties imposed on delinquent child support payments.
Family Law Feb. 23, 2003
Stuart S., a Minor
Where dependant minor's placement is not stable, current permanency plan is long-term foster care.
Family Law Feb. 20, 2003
Megan S., a Minor
Terminating parental rights did not substantially interfere with child's relationship with adult sister.
Family Law Feb. 20, 2003