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McBride v. Boughton
Unmarried man who helped support child may not sue mother for refund after discovering child is not his biological offspring.
Family Law Jan. 10, 2005
David B. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Court incorrectly determined that child could not be safely released into father's custody.
Family Law Jan. 10, 2005
Ragghanti v. Reyes
Court must apply best interest analysis to determine custody of child whose mother wishes to move when no final custody order exists.
Family Law Jan. 10, 2005
Marriage of Davis
Spousal support does not terminate under agreement when retirement benefits are deposited in account, because agreement ends support when wife receives first payment.
Family Law Jan. 3, 2005
In re Andrew L.
Juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in reuniting child with his biological father.
Family Law Nov. 19, 2004
Fresno County Dept. of Children and Family Services v. Superior Court (Lily G.)
Court properly rejected plan to remove Indian child from non-Indian foster parents.
Family Law Nov. 9, 2004
Gale v. Superior Court (Gale)
Marital dissolution petition that does not mention specific real property cannot support lis pendens.
Family Law Oct. 25, 2004
Arlena M. v. Superior Court (San Bernardino County Dept. of Children's Services)
Court's warning to mother during dependency proceeding that she could lose child in six months may be in writing.
Family Law Oct. 8, 2004
In re Jacob E.
Grandmother who failed to meet child's needs did not deserve de facto parent status.
Family Law Oct. 7, 2004
Marriage of Harris
Court applies wrong standard in determining whether grandparents are entitled to visitation with child.
Family Law Oct. 7, 2004
In re Earl L.
Parents contending loss of parental rights would be detrimental to siblings may be required to offer proof before receiving hearing.
Family Law Oct. 7, 2004
Marriage of Jacobsen
Family law court need not give full force and effect to Chumash custom and tradition because they conflict with California law.
Family Law Oct. 7, 2004
Michael J. v. Superior Court (Rogers)
Conservator of mentally disabled person who cannot communicate her wishes can petition for legal separation but not for marital dissolution.
Family Law Oct. 7, 2004
DaSilva v. DaSilva
Court must reconsider parents' respective periods of primary physical responsibility in child support case.
Family Law Oct. 7, 2004
Marriage of Wittgrove
Millionaire surgeon can be ordered to pay $43,000 per month in spousal and child support.
Family Law Sep. 24, 2004
Neumann v. Melgar
Family Code section 7894, when considered as a whole, allows trial court to grant new trial, or modify judgment.
Family Law Sep. 24, 2004
Marriage of Iredale and Cates
Court may value attorney spouse's goodwill by comparing compensation of similarly-situated professional.
Family Law Sep. 24, 2004
In re Jerred H.
Juvenile court lacks jurisdiction to review final order terminating parental rights.
Family Law Sep. 24, 2004
U.S. v. Stephens
Defendant is required to pay interest on past-due child support payments from other state.
Family Law Aug. 25, 2004
S.B., a Minor
Juvenile court may delegate to legal guardian determination of whether visitation may occur between parent and child.
Family Law Aug. 24, 2004
County of Los Angeles v. Navarro
Court erred in denying defendant's motion to set aside default judgment when defendant's paternity was incorrectly determined.
Family Law Aug. 24, 2004
In re Miguel E., a Minor
Agency's withdrawal of approval, standing alone, does not compel removal of children from grandparents' home.
Family Law Aug. 24, 2004
In re Ariana K., a Minor.
Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction does not deprive state court of jurisdiction over guardianship dispute.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2004
Kristine H. v. Lisa R.
Same-sex parent is entitled to assert parentage under gender-neutral application of Uniform Parentage Act.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2004
In re Gerardo A.
Termination of parental rights is reversed because agency failed to share information regarding child's possible Indian heritage.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2004
Marriage of Steiner
Failure of divorcing spouses to exchange final declarations of disclosure does not automatically grant right to new trial.
Family Law Aug. 15, 2004
Jarred H., a Minor
Legal guardian may determine time, place and manner of visits between children and mother.
Family Law Aug. 11, 2004
Lockyer v. City & County of San Francisco
Order
Family Law Aug. 11, 2004
Ehrenclou v. MacDonald
Adults adopted under Colorado's adult adoption statute do not qualify as 'issue' of person adopting them for inheritance purposes.
Family Law Aug. 9, 2004
Marriage of Dargan
Postmarital agreement in which husband promised wife his interest in community property if he used illicit drugs was unenforceable.
Family Law Jul. 30, 2004