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Jullian B., a Minor
Court errs in finding 'good cause' to reject preferences set forth in Indian Child Welfare Act in placing Native American child in adoptive home.
Family Law Oct. 26, 2000
Marriage of Bonds
Execution of prenuptial agreement must be closely scrutinized where only one party is represented by counsel.
Family Law Oct. 13, 2000
County of Santa Clara v. Perry
Child support order can be only retroactive to filing date of motion notice or show cause order.
Family Law Oct. 9, 2000
Adoption Petition of Mark and Stacy A.
Expressing non-consent to adoption and reasonable action to regain custody, negates influence of intent to abandon.
Family Law Oct. 8, 2000
Marriage of Pendleton and Fireman
Spousal support waivers and limitations that are not contrary to public policy are enforceable.
Family Law Oct. 8, 2000
Marriage of Pendleton and Fireman
Spousal support waivers and limitations that are not contrary to public policy are enforceable.
Family Law Oct. 8, 2000
Marriage of Dunmore
Court finding that adoption may proceed without father's consent doesn't terminate child support obligations.
Family Law Oct. 3, 2000
Marriage of Bond
One party not being represented by counsel is only one of several factors to consider in determining whether premarital agreement was entered into voluntarily.
Family Law Oct. 3, 2000
Marriage of Pendleton
Premarital agreement in which parties waive right to spousal support in case of dissolution is enforceable.
Family Law Oct. 3, 2000
Kimberly H. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Parent denied reunification service has no right to contested hearing on probability of child's return.
Family Law Oct. 3, 2000
Black v. Dancy
Laches defense is not established when mother waited nearly 30 years before bringing action for child support arrearages.
Family Law Sep. 28, 2000
Monterey County v. Banuelos
Child support, which includes amounts due counties for reimbursement of public assistance, can be enforced by contempt.
Family Law Sep. 28, 2000
Jullian B., a Minor
Court errs in finding 'good cause' to reject preferences set forth in Indian Child Welfare Act in placing Native American child in adoptive home.
Family Law Sep. 28, 2000
Renee R., a Minor.
Mother's long history of drug abuse and resistance to prior treatment is sufficient basis for denial of reunification services with child in protective custody.
Family Law Sep. 28, 2000
Marriage of Walrath
Right to reimbursement after dissolution attaches only to property involving separate contributions.
Family Law Sep. 25, 2000
Steve H. v. Wendy S.
Public policy bars action for emotional distress caused by spouse attempting to destroy parent-child relationship.
Family Law Sep. 24, 2000
Marriage of Bonds
Execution of prenuptial agreement must be closely scrutinized where only one party is represented by counsel.
Family Law Sep. 24, 2000
L.L. v. People
Hearing that addresses guardianship but does not permanently terminate parental rights does not require higher standard of proof.
Family Law Sep. 20, 2000
Marriage of Kelly
Pension benefits that are in lieu of social security can be set aside as separate property for purposes of property division upon dissolution.
Family Law Sep. 19, 2000
State of Arizona v. Wood
Custodial interference statute does not require pendency of custody proceedings before person can be charged under its provisions.
Family Law Sep. 11, 2000
Marriage of Mead
Trial court didn't err in failing to impute pre-tax income to father's non-taxable disability benefits in determining mother's proportional share of child support.
Family Law Sep. 5, 2000
Marriage of Dorman
Court's modification of custody order will not be reversed for noncompliance with state law procedures absent showing of prejudice.
Family Law Sep. 5, 2000
West Shield Investigations and Security Consultants v. Superior Court (Eymil)
Statute of limitations begins to run on date minor is emancipated, not when minor turns 18.
Family Law Aug. 30, 2000
Katheryn S., a Minor
Hearing terminating parental rights violates due process rights when indigent mother is not represented by counsel.
Family Law Aug. 30, 2000
Katheryn S., a Minor
Hearing terminating parental rights violates due process rights when indigent mother is not represented by counsel.
Family Law Aug. 30, 2000
Jasmine G., a Minor
Social worker's opinion that parents have not sufficiently internalized proper parenting skills is insufficient evidence to justify removal of child from home.
Family Law Aug. 25, 2000
Marriage of McLaughlin
Motion to reconsider settlement based on failure to disclose assets denied when disclosure doesn't change outcome.
Family Law Aug. 25, 2000
Darren D., a Minor
Parent is entitled to post-permanency planning status review hearing in order to contest reduction in visitation.
Family Law Aug. 25, 2000
State Board of Equalization v. Woo
Attempt to transmute future earnings from community property to separate property to avoid garnishment of wages for tax debt of spouse is fraudulent.
Family Law Aug. 25, 2000
State Board of Equalization v. Woo
Attempt to transmute future earnings from community property to separate property to avoid garnishment of wages for tax debt of spouse is fraudulent.
Family Law Aug. 24, 2000