Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G026722
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Wilson v. Shea
Court reverses move-away and child support orders requiring trial court to recalculate according to guidelines and allowing for travel expense trust. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
F034964
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Sara D., a Minor
Juvenile parent has constitutional right to hearing before guardian at litem is appointed to represent parent in court. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
00CA1487
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In the Interest of J.A.U., a child
Genetic paternity testing mandatory upon request of party in interest. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 27, 2001 | |
B138551
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Cochran v. Cochran
Whether part-time cohabitation satisfies requirements for valid 'Marvin' agreement is triable issue of fact. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 26, 2001 | |
25771-8-II
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Marriage of Barber
Wife's obligation to reimburse husband for child support overpayment is mandatory but may be excused for equitable reasons. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 10, 2001 | |
00-8058
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Meyer v. Drell
Order |
Family Law |
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Jun. 3, 2001 | |
18480-3
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In re Marriage of Curtis
Party to divorce settlement decree may not challenge value of known asset after settlement reached and approved by court. |
Family Law |
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May 28, 2001 | |
25584-7
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Brester v. Bollenbacher
Custodial parent's contempt of custody plan does not require modification of custody unless in best interest of child. |
Family Law |
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May 28, 2001 | |
A075328 and A076586
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Marriage of Bonds
Execution of prenuptial agreement must be closely scrutinized where only one party is represented by counsel. |
Family Law |
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May 24, 2001 | |
B140733
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Marriage of Egedi
One lawyer may review marriage settlement agreement on behalf of both parties if written waiver of potential conflict of interest is obtained. |
Family Law |
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May 18, 2001 | |
67900-2
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Pennington v. Pennington
Meretricious relationship does not exist where couple lived together sporadically and did not significantly pool their resources |
Family Law |
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May 17, 2001 | |
18872-8-III
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Combs v. Combs (In re Marriage of Combs)
Court abused its discretion by failing to consider mother's desire to relocate out-of-state in determining placement of children. |
Family Law |
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May 14, 2001 | |
18080-8
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Marriage of Erickson
Washington doesn't have jurisdiction over California child and spousal support orders and therefore can't decide forum convenience issues. |
Family Law |
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May 11, 2001 | |
17509-0
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Marriage of Pollard
In calculating child support payments, court must impute income to mother who voluntarily quits work to raise children of new marriage. |
Family Law |
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May 10, 2001 | |
18013-1
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Marriage of Skarbek
Depositing separate funds in joint bank account is not acquisition of property and no community property presumption attaches. |
Family Law |
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May 9, 2001 | |
98-56505
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Mozes v. Mozes
Court must determine if United States supplanted Israel as habitual residence in order to properly apply Hague Convention in custody dispute. |
Family Law |
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May 7, 2001 | |
00CA0756
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In the Matter of D.S.L.
Mother may not seek to terminate parent-child relationship of father unless stepparent adoption is pending. |
Family Law |
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May 6, 2001 | |
24444-6
|
R.J., A Minor
Court exceeds its authority by ruling that DSHS cannot terminate voluntary placement agreement with specific placement. |
Family Law |
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May 3, 2001 | |
24223-1-II
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Litowitz v. Litowitz
Contract with egg donor does not entitle wife to control embryos against husband's wishes after their divorce. |
Family Law |
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May 2, 2001 | |
00-0085
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Hanley v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
Statute exempting 50 percent of employee/obligor's 'disposable earnings' from orders of assignment does not exempt workers' compensation benefits. |
Family Law |
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May 1, 2001 | |
E014834
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County of Riverside v. Keegan
Mother's failure to file financial declaration doesn't deny court jurisdiction to award child support. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 30, 2001 | |
45621-1-I
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Marriage of Possinger
Court has authority to enter temporary placement plan for child when it cannot presently determine what's in best interest of child. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 27, 2001 | |
45727-6
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State v. MacDonald
Court has contempt authority to enforce child support arrearages past child's majority and dependency. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 26, 2001 | |
44175-2-I
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Marriage of Barone
Parent seeking equitable relief from past-due child support obligations must establish that enforcement of support order creates severe hardship. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 23, 2001 | |
44172-8-I
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Marriage of Schumaker
Child support order from uncontested proceeding may be modified without finding of substantial change in circumstances. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
99CA1188
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In the Interest of A.W.R. a child
Foster mother not entitled to participate in permanency planning hearing in dependency and neglect case. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 20, 2001 | |
99CA1564
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In the Interest of B.W. a child
Child support may be awarded retroactive to the birth of the child. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
46503-1-I, 46506-1-I
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In Re Dependency Of: A.A.
Placement of children with relatives is not 'service' state must offer pursuant to statute. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
B140168
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Anthony W., a Minor
Court does not abuse discretion in denying petition when mother fails to make showing necessary to obtain hearing. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 9, 2001 | |
B133807
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In re Marriage of Askmo
Court did not abuse discretion by awarding to wife support and attorney fees while husband's appeal of default judgment set aside was pending. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 16, 2001 |