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Interest of E.S., a Minor
In dependency and neglect case, jury was entitled to determine whether corporal punishment was reasonable.
Family Law Sep. 4, 2002
In re Jerry P.
Man who was denied access to child who is not biologically related may still seek status as presumed father.
Family Law Aug. 29, 2002
In re Z.F.S.C.
Juvenile court's decision to place child with out-of-state relatives did not violate Indian Child Welfare Act.
Family Law Aug. 21, 2002
Estate of Bachmeier
Community property agreement does not impliedly terminate when underlying marriage becomes defunct.
Family Law Aug. 21, 2002
County of Orange v. Rosales
Trial court properly released father from child support judgment based on county's failure to bring case to trial within five years of complaint.
Family Law Aug. 20, 2002
In re Samuel P.
Failure of juvenile court to notify Indian tribe of dependency hearing requires new proceedings.
Family Law Aug. 20, 2002
Marriage of Clark
Trial court was authorized to compare living arrangements of non-custodial and custodial parents in modifying parenting plan.
Family Law Aug. 16, 2002
Marriage of Tonn
Motion to clarify magistrate's order does not toll 15-day limitation period on petition for review.
Family Law Aug. 15, 2002
Marriage of Atencio
Unemployment or underemployment resulting from drug use is not voluntary for purposes of imputing income to calculate child support.
Family Law Aug. 13, 2002
In the Interest of E.C. and A.C.
The best interests of children may dictate placement with foster care rather than placement with grandparents.
Family Law Aug. 12, 2002
Marriage of Bisque
Agreement signed in anticipation of divorce constitutes separation agreement subject to fairness standard.
Family Law Aug. 8, 2002
Harding v. Harding
Full Faith and Credit for Child Support Orders Act is constitutional and there is sufficient evidence that father is Texas resident.
Family Law Aug. 8, 2002
Marriage of Lasich
Parent, who has primary physical custody of minors, is entitled to move with minors from Sacramento to Spain.
Family Law Aug. 8, 2002
In re Daniel H.
Mother, whose parental rights were terminated as to son, lacks standing to raise issues based on daughters' alleged interest in sibling visitation.
Family Law Aug. 8, 2002
In re S.D.
Court lacked jurisdiction to terminate rights of incarcerated parent who was able to arrange for care of child.
Family Law Aug. 7, 2002
In re Alexander B.
Incarcerated mother's absence at hearing terminating parental rights is not sufficient to establish prejudice on appeal.
Family Law Aug. 7, 2002
In re Brian P.
Termination of parental rights of father who recently surfaced is reversed because substantial evidence does not support juvenile court's finding of adoptability.
Family Law Aug. 7, 2002
Pablo S. v. Superior Court (Department of Children and Family Services)
Reunification services are denied because of parents' failure to provide medical attention for child's broken leg, resulting in constant pain and disfigurement.
Family Law Aug. 6, 2002
County of Orange v. Quinn
'Five-year rule' does not apply to cases in which a pendente lite child support order is obtained.
Family Law Aug. 6, 2002
In re Tamika T.
Court may require offer of proof before holding contested hearing regarding parental rights.
Family Law Aug. 6, 2002
Nicholas H., a minor
Man does not lose status as presumed father by admitting he is not biological father.
Family Law Aug. 6, 2002
In re J.H.
Father may be required to purchase insurance policy or establish trust to secure child support obligation.
Family Law Jul. 29, 2002
In re Marriage of Eggert
Attorney may not seek payment for services from child support arrearages.
Family Law Jul. 18, 2002
Clarke v. Clarke
Commissioner's decision to extrapolate child support calculation to reflect parents' actual income was reasonable.
Family Law Jul. 16, 2002
Marriage of Rossmiller
Parent must establish history of satisfactory cooperation with ex-spouse before seeking modification of parenting plan.
Family Law Jul. 12, 2002
Marriage of Griswold
Employment bonus received after marital separation may be classified as community property.
Family Law Jul. 12, 2002
In the Interest of A.R.D.
Father convicted of incest required to show that exercise of parenting time in best interests of children.
Family Law Jul. 12, 2002
Marriage of Stewart
Best interest test applies to motions for modification of allocation of parenting responsibilities.
Family Law Jul. 12, 2002
Marriage of De Guigne
Extensive property holdings and special circumstances justify increases over guideline support amount.
Family Law Jul. 9, 2002
In re Raphael P.
Evidence of biological nonpaternity cannot be used to rebut presumed father status.
Family Law Jul. 9, 2002