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Miguel V. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Substantial compliance by incarcerated parent with juvenile court's reunification plan prevents it from terminating reunification services. 		Family Law Aug. 4, 1999
Zachary H., a Minor
A 'showing of unfitness' is required only when it relates to the termination of parental rights, not when it involves custody of a minor. 		Family Law Aug. 4, 1999
Ariel H., a Minor
Unwed biological father is the presumed father of his natural child only if he promptly assumes parental responsibilities. 		Family Law Aug. 4, 1999
The State of Ohio v. Barron
Noncustodial father must pay child support in excess of amount actually paid by the state. 		Family Law Aug. 3, 1999
Marriage of Drake
Mother's action against ex-husband to modify child support order does not abate with her death. 		Family Law Jul. 30, 1999
Nahid H. v. Superior Court (Sacramento County Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Political differences between parent and child do not support dependency jurisdiction absent substantial risk of harm. 		Family Law Jul. 29, 1999
Marriage of Purnel
California courts can order Native American to pay child support and attorney fees in dissolution action. 		Family Law Jul. 27, 1999
Marriage of Shelstead
If order is valid 'qualified domestic relations order' federal law doesn't pre-empt community property division. 		Family Law Jul. 27, 1999
Derek W., a Minor
Failure to timely raise Indian ancestral connection to preserve parental rights under Indian Child Welfare Act justifies termination of parental rights. 		Family Law Jul. 26, 1999
Marriage of Butler
Support of parents or siblings is not grounds for hardship deduction. 		Family Law Jul. 26, 1999
Ruisi v. Thieriot
Reference to special master of all custody issues is overbroad and unauthorized by statute. 		Family Law Jul. 25, 1999
Marriage of Adams
Sanctions can be awarded to party whose attorney is working on contingency basis. 		Family Law Jul. 19, 1999
Marriage of Medlin
Cohabitation for 7 years after minor reaches adulthood ratifies otherwise voidable marriage between adult and minor. 		Family Law Jul. 15, 1999
Marriage of Whealon
Non-custodial father has burden to challenge custody arrangement where wife intends to relocate 		Family Law Jul. 15, 1999
Kilroy v. Superior Court (Winter)
Under child support order statute, California courts lack jurisdiction to modify support order of another state. 		Family Law Jul. 14, 1999
Marriage of Peters
Proof of separation by preponderance of evidence is appropriate since couple's economic interests are identical. 		Family Law Jul. 13, 1999
Marriage of Ostrander
Lack of spousal support award at dissolution doesn't preclude jurisdiction to award support five years later. 		Family Law Jul. 13, 1999
Marriage of Drake
Mother's action against ex-husband to modify child support order does not abate with her death. 		Family Law Jul. 12, 1999
Marriage of Gowan
Trial court retains jurisdiction to award part of husband's pension plan pursuant to earlier dissolution judgment. 		Family Law Jul. 9, 1999
Ruisi v. Thieriot
Reference to special master of all custody issues is overbroad and unauthorized by statute. 		Family Law Jul. 8, 1999
Marriage of Lautsbaugh
Termination of child support doesn't constitute change of circumstances justifying increase in spousal support. 		Family Law Jul. 7, 1999
Elden v. Superior Court (Elden)
Arbitration award settling marital property rights can't be confirmed until parties submit financial disclosure declarations. 		Family Law Jul. 6, 1999
County of Placer v. Andrade
Court cannot disregard overtime pay from support calculation merely because it occurs sporadically. 		Family Law Jul. 6, 1999
Marriage of Iberti
Spousal support irrevocably terminates when wife stops attending college pursuant to marital settlement agreement. 		Family Law Jul. 6, 1999
Guardianship of Kaylee J.
Non-parent guardian appointment is fatally flawed by inconsistent order to develop reunification plan for mother. 		Family Law Jul. 6, 1999
Robert J. v. Leslie M.
Despite tests disproving paternity, appellant's prior admission of fatherhood precludes relitigating issue. 		Family Law Jul. 5, 1999
Marriage of Lloyd
Trial judge has no authority to appoint guardian to 'make orders' relating to child custody. 		Family Law Jul. 2, 1999
Marriage of Fell
Impermissible waiver of mandatory exchange of declarations disclosing assets and liabilities requires setting aside dissolution. 		Family Law Jul. 1, 1999
Marriage of Mallory
Court can enter dissolution judgment after death of party if issues submitted before party's death. 		Family Law Jun. 30, 1999
Marriage of Hinman
Child support award based on earning capacity isn't limited to cases involving parental bad faith. 		Family Law Jun. 30, 1999
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