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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 Jun. 28, 2001
Sara D., a Minor
Juvenile parent has constitutional right to hearing before guardian at litem is appointed to represent parent in court.
Family Law Jun. 28, 2001
In the Interest of J.A.U., a child
Genetic paternity testing mandatory upon request of party in interest.
Family Law Jun. 27, 2001
Cochran v. Cochran
Whether part-time cohabitation satisfies requirements for valid 'Marvin' agreement is triable issue of fact.
Family Law Jun. 26, 2001
Marriage of Barber
Wife's obligation to reimburse husband for child support overpayment is mandatory but may be excused for equitable reasons.
Family Law Jun. 10, 2001
Meyer v. Drell
Order
Family Law Jun. 3, 2001
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 May 28, 2001
Brester v. Bollenbacher
Custodial parent's contempt of custody plan does not require modification of custody unless in best interest of child.
Family Law May 28, 2001
Marriage of Bonds
Execution of prenuptial agreement must be closely scrutinized where only one party is represented by counsel.
Family Law May 24, 2001
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 May 18, 2001
Pennington v. Pennington
Meretricious relationship does not exist where couple lived together sporadically and did not significantly pool their resources
Family Law May 17, 2001
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 May 14, 2001
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 May 11, 2001
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 May 10, 2001
Marriage of Skarbek
Depositing separate funds in joint bank account is not acquisition of property and no community property presumption attaches.
Family Law May 9, 2001
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 May 7, 2001
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 May 6, 2001
R.J., A Minor
Court exceeds its authority by ruling that DSHS cannot terminate voluntary placement agreement with specific placement.
Family Law May 3, 2001
Litowitz v. Litowitz
Contract with egg donor does not entitle wife to control embryos against husband's wishes after their divorce.
Family Law May 2, 2001
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 May 1, 2001
County of Riverside v. Keegan
Mother's failure to file financial declaration doesn't deny court jurisdiction to award child support.
Family Law Apr. 30, 2001
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 Apr. 27, 2001
State v. MacDonald
Court has contempt authority to enforce child support arrearages past child's majority and dependency.
Family Law Apr. 26, 2001
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 Apr. 23, 2001
Marriage of Schumaker
Child support order from uncontested proceeding may be modified without finding of substantial change in circumstances.
Family Law Apr. 22, 2001
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 Apr. 20, 2001
In the Interest of B.W. a child
Child support may be awarded retroactive to the birth of the child.
Family Law Apr. 19, 2001
In Re Dependency Of: A.A.
Placement of children with relatives is not 'service' state must offer pursuant to statute.
Family Law Apr. 16, 2001
Anthony W., a Minor
Court does not abuse discretion in denying petition when mother fails to make showing necessary to obtain hearing.
Family Law Apr. 9, 2001
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 Mar. 16, 2001