| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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03-35595
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Holder v. Holder
Children's habitual residence was not established by short-term stay on military base in Germany. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 11, 2005 | |
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D041780
|
Enrique M. v. Angelina V.
Court erred in requiring father to demonstrate changed circumstances to justify modification in parenting schedule. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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G033340
|
In re Karen G.
Child's attorney may seek dismissal of jurisdictional order in dependency case based on change of circumstances. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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G032753
|
Marriage of Simundza
Wife who agreed to flat amount of husband's pension is not entitled to subsequent increase in pension value. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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B171500
|
Marriage of Heath
Court's finding that separating autistic child from his brother was in the children's best interest was not supported by sufficient evidence. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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A105577
|
Marriage of Melville
Order granting primary custody to father after mother moved with son to Oregon is supported by substantial evidence. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 18, 2005 | |
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D043261
|
In re Merrick V.
Juvenile court was not required to provide reunification services to grandmother before terminating guardianship. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 11, 2005 | |
|
E035622
|
In re Christopher W.
Mother's regular visits with child were insufficient to overcome termination of parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 10, 2005 | |
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G033968
|
Gale v. Superior Court (Gale)
Marital dissolution petition that does not mention specific real property cannot support lis pendens. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 10, 2005 | |
|
B164171
|
Marriage of Hobdy
Husband may be compelled to pay wife's attorney fees even though they were initially denied. |
Family Law |
|
Jan. 10, 2005 | |
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A103456
|
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 | |
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G033918
|
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 | |
|
H026548
|
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 | |
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B169206
|
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 | |
|
B172587
|
In re Andrew L.
Juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in reuniting child with his biological father. |
Family Law |
|
Nov. 19, 2004 | |
|
F045698
|
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 | |
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G033968
|
Gale v. Superior Court (Gale)
Marital dissolution petition that does not mention specific real property cannot support lis pendens. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 25, 2004 | |
|
E035193
|
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 | |
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B167953
|
In re Jacob E.
Grandmother who failed to meet child's needs did not deserve de facto parent status. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
|
S101836
|
Marriage of Harris
Court applies wrong standard in determining whether grandparents are entitled to visitation with child. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
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B172287
|
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 | |
|
B161615
|
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 | |
|
G033218
|
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 | |
|
G032410
|
DaSilva v. DaSilva
Court must reconsider parents' respective periods of primary physical responsibility in child support case. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
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D042899
|
Marriage of Wittgrove
Millionaire surgeon can be ordered to pay $43,000 per month in spousal and child support. |
Family Law |
|
Sep. 24, 2004 | |
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A102872
|
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 | |
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B148135
|
Marriage of Iredale and Cates
Court may value attorney spouse's goodwill by comparing compensation of similarly-situated professional. |
Family Law |
|
Sep. 24, 2004 | |
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A104782
|
In re Jerred H.
Juvenile court lacks jurisdiction to review final order terminating parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Sep. 24, 2004 | |
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03-10359
|
U.S. v. Stephens
Defendant is required to pay interest on past-due child support payments from other state. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 25, 2004 | |
|
S112260
|
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 |
