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Shin v. Kong
Husband does not have action against physician who artificially inseminates wife without his knowledge.
Family Law Jun. 1, 2000
U.S. v. Alahmad
'Visiting rights' constitute 'parental rights' under International Parental Kidnapping Act.
Family Law May 17, 2000
Marriage of Pownall
Premarital agreement isn't invalid where wife has constructive knowledge of value of husband's businesses.
Family Law May 17, 2000
Rita J v. Arizona Department of Economic Security
Dependency order removing children from custody of mother if done in their best interest is not appealable.
Family Law May 9, 2000
Parada v. Parada
Modification of dissolution decree incorporating assignment of new spouse's share of retirment and death benefits to ex-spouse is statutorily prohibited.
Family Law May 9, 2000
Marriage of Congdon
Parent with joint physical custody who isn't moving away can only modify custody decree by showing change in circumstances.
Family Law May 8, 2000
Alameda County Social Services Agency v. Tammy D.
Child may be placed for adoption despite birth parent's successful visitation record.
Family Law May 5, 2000
Fogarty v. Rasbeary
Mother is not entitled to unpaid child support when she waits 17 years to pursue claim against father.
Family Law May 5, 2000
County of Yuba v. Savedra
Court must enforce proposed child support order, despite evidence of parent's income.
Family Law May 5, 2000
Greene v. Cutler
Action to recover child support arrearages may brought at any time until support judgment is paid in full.
Family Law May 5, 2000
Greene v. Cutler
Action to recover child support arrearages may brought at any time until support judgment is paid in full.
Family Law May 5, 2000
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