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L.J.P., a Minor
Obligation of non-prevailing party to pay costs of genetic testing not affected by presumption of paternity.
Family Law Apr. 18, 2000
County of Riverside v. Burt
Child support order, brought pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11350, may be applied retroactively.
Family Law Mar. 31, 2000
Gatlin v. Hartley
Order
Family Law Mar. 29, 2000
Salzman v. Bachrach
Cohabiting couple may legally enter into contract with one another, so long as sexual relations is not sole consideration for agreement.
Family Law Mar. 22, 2000
Haywood v. Superior Court (Haywood)
Child born and living exclusively with mother in California has significant connection to state to warrant California custodial jurisdiction.
Family Law Mar. 2, 2000
Brian C. v. Ginger K.
Under due process clause, conclusive presumption of paternity may not be applied to terminate existing father-child relationship.
Family Law Mar. 2, 2000
Schlaefer v. Financial Management Service Inc.
Collection agency cannot pursue ex-husband for wife's medical debt incurred during marriage when debt is separate property under premarital agreement.
Family Law Feb. 9, 2000
Marriage of Popack
Arbitration agreement binding on parties in all matters relating to dissolution of marriage.
Family Law Feb. 9, 2000
Marriage of Bohn
Lottery winnings included in gross income for purposes of calculating child support obligation.
Family Law Feb. 9, 2000
People and J.A.E.S.
Award of past due child support amount does not violate father's right not to be subjected to retrospective legislation.
Family Law Feb. 9, 2000
In re the Matter of O.R.L., a minor child
Appointment of guardian appropriate where mother unable to provide effective parenting for minor child.
Family Law Feb. 9, 2000
Marriage of Kerr
As long as court sets maximum amount proportionate to marital standard of living, percentage support award based on option income is permissible.
Family Law Jan. 28, 2000
County of Orange v. Carl D.
County, which had absent father's address but didn't notify him of dependency proceedings, is estopped from recovering reimbursement for supporting his children.
Family Law Jan. 28, 2000
County of Orange v. Carl D.
County, which had absent father's address but didn't notify him of dependency proceedings, is estopped from recovering reimbursement for supporting his children.
Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
Marriage of Rising
In reducing spousal support over several months, court needn't find changed circumstances, but must state reason for step down.
Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
Tolces v. Trask
Driver's license suspension for failure to pay child support doesn't limit parent's right to travel or violate parent's right to equal protection.
Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
Marriage of Sweeney
Enforcement of dormant 1963 child support judgment is barred, notwithstanding later-enacted statute making such judgments enforceable until paid in full.
Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
County of Riverside v. Burt
Child support, ordered to reimburse county for welfare benefits paid to support child, may be retroactive to date welfare benefits commenced.
Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
Marriage of Dacumos
Imputing rental income based on fair market rental value of property in determining child support payments isn't abuse of discretion.
Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
County of Kern v. Castle
Inheritance isn't gross income for child support purposes, but change in disposable income is to be considered by the trial court.
Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
Marriage of Vance-Koepnick
Loans guaranteed by husband in connection with his business are not community property, allocable to marital community upon dissolution of marriage.
Family Law Dec. 22, 1999
Marriage of England
Failure to file claim for workplace injury does not establish basis for imputation of income for purposes of child support payments.
Family Law Dec. 16, 1999
In the Matter of A.L.B.
Failure to allow time for rehabilitation does not violate equal protection guarantees in parental termination proceeding.
Family Law Dec. 10, 1999
In the Interest of R.J.A. a child
Failure to comply with drug treatment plan sufficient reason to justify termination of parental rights.
Family Law Dec. 10, 1999
Marriage of Keech
Before ordering husband to pay wife's attorney and accountant fees, trial court must consider ability to pay and reasonableness of fees.
Family Law Nov. 30, 1999
In re the Marriage of Alverson
Father entitled to assert Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in contempt proceeding.
Family Law Nov. 19, 1999
Marriage of Lehman
Ex-wife receives community interest in ex-spouse's work pension including his enhanced benefit for early retirement.
Family Law Nov. 17, 1999
Marriage of Upson
Gross income includes proceeds from sale of house which are not used to purchase new residence.
Family Law Nov. 16, 1999
People v. In the Interest of A.E., child
Appeal of order terminating parental rights must be made with 45 days.
Family Law Nov. 16, 1999
Marriage of Jeffers
Hague Convention requires that a hearing be held to resolve conflicting custody decrees from different countries.
Family Law Nov. 16, 1999