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In re Marcus
Because visitation order that mother allegedly disobeyed was not written order, there is no basis for contempt.
Family Law Aug. 30, 2006
J.N., a Minor
In visitation case, although juvenile court must inquire whether child is Indian, mother failed to show court erred in denying her visitation.
Family Law Aug. 28, 2006
Marriage of Pearlstein
Market value of unsold shares of stock received by business owner from sale of business generally is not income for child support purposes.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2006
Marriage of Kieturakis
Marital settlement agreement between couple strongly supported finding against presumption of undue influence.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2006
Michael R., a Minor
Prospective adoptive parent's petition was properly dismissed for failure to meet Family Code Section 8802's standing requirements.
Family Law Aug. 22, 2006
Marriage of Fellows
Law that limits ability to assert defenses to support obligations applies retroactively.
Family Law Aug. 16, 2006
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency v. Maria S. (In re Javier G.)
Removal of children from parental custody pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 387 was justified for rehabilitation purposes.
Family Law Aug. 7, 2006
Adoption of Charlotte D.
Unwed father has constitutionally protected parental rights not subject to termination absent finding of unfitness if he demonstrates full commitment to parental responsibilities.
Family Law Aug. 7, 2006
Blumenthal v. Superior Court (Blumenthal)
Judge abused her discretion in granting mistrial in dissolution case considered 'long cause' matter.
Family Law Aug. 7, 2006
Marriage of Heiner
Entirety of unallocated lump sum personal injury settlement is not income for purposes of calculating child support.
Family Law Jul. 10, 2006
Michael R., a Minor
Prospective adoptive parent's petition was properly dismissed for failure to meet Family Code Section 8802's standing requirements.
Family Law Jul. 10, 2006
Eric E., a Minor
Biological father's failure to establish presumed father status until after termination of reunification hearing rendered him without standing to challenge custody order.
Family Law Jul. 10, 2006
Charisma R. v. Kristina S.
Lesbian's petition to establish parental relationship with child born to former partner shall be reconsidered under 'Elisa B. v. Superior Court.'
Family Law Jun. 22, 2006
Marriage of Fellows
Law that limits ability to assert defenses to support obligations applies retroactively.
Family Law Jun. 20, 2006
Marriage of David and Martha M.
Family court made clear legal error when it applied 'best interest of child' rule in ordering modification of juvenile court's exit order.
Family Law Jun. 19, 2006
Charlotte D., a Minor
Unwed father has constitutionally protected parental rights not subject to termination absent finding of unfitness if he demonstrates full commitment to parental responsibilities.
Family Law Jun. 15, 2006
Marriage of Jackson
Evidence other than Michael Jackson's stipulation with ex-wife should have been considered before termination of her parental rights.
Family Law Jun. 15, 2006
Ross v. Figueroa
In domestic violence case, court improperly denied party automatic continuance under Family Code when proper notice had not been provided.
Family Law Jun. 13, 2006
Aaliyah R., a Minor
Termination of parental rights was proper upon finding child was adoptable by clear and convincing evidence.
Family Law May 29, 2006
Marriage of Campbell
Spouse's attempt to remarry prior to judgment dissolving existing marriage did not terminate other spouse's obligation to pay support.
Family Law May 29, 2006
L.V., a Minor
Although natural parents could provide food, clothing and shelter, it was in minor's best interest not to terminate guardianship.
Family Law May 29, 2006
Baby Girl M., a Minor
Where parent's fitness is questioned by factors outside of felony conviction, Legislature intended courts apply statutes containing more gradual parental termination procedures.
Family Law Apr. 10, 2006
Brown v. Yana
Where noncustodial parent fails to demonstrate planned move would be detrimental to child, court is not obligated to conduct evidentiary hearing.
Family Law Apr. 9, 2006
Monterroso v. Moran
Court acted in excess of jurisdiction when it failed to make detailed findings before entering mutual restraining order between husband and wife.
Family Law Apr. 7, 2006
Kristine M. v. David P.
Public policy prohibits waiving child's right to support where parents agreed to terminate father's parental rights and child support obligations.
Family Law Apr. 7, 2006
Burkle v. Burkle
Family Code section allowing divorcing spouse to seal pleadings that list identifying financial information violates First Amendment.
Family Law Apr. 7, 2006
County of Fresno v. Sanchez
Default paternity judgment is upheld, however, appellant may seek relief under new paternity law.
Family Law Mar. 29, 2006
Robert J. v. Catherine D.
Trial court erred when concluding it was without discretion to award attorney fees for custody and visitation proceedings after final paternity judgment.
Family Law Mar. 23, 2006
Gabriel G., a Minor
Where there is probability of adoption and child is member of sibling group, court may identify adoption as permanent placement goal.
Family Law Mar. 23, 2006
Bonnie P. v. Superior Court (Jacqueline P.)
Petition for emancipation was denied because minor failed to manage her finances and her parents did not consent to her living arrangement.
Family Law Mar. 20, 2006