| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B155166
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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 |
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Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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D042403
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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 | |
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B169792
|
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 | |
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B167799
|
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 | |
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F044674
|
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 | |
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G030604
|
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 | |
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H025258
|
Jarred H., a Minor
Legal guardian may determine time, place and manner of visits between children and mother. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 11, 2004 | |
|
S122923
|
Lockyer v. City & County of San Francisco
Order |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 11, 2004 | |
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G032020
|
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 | |
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G032291
|
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 | |
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G033421
|
Jennifer A. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Mother who left children alone in motel room is entitled to hearing to regain physical custody. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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S107355
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Marriage of LaMusga
Transfer of custody to father was proper when mother sought to move out of state. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
|
G033652
|
Victoria S. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Order made to schedule permanency planning hearing for petitioner's daughter was not in error. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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A103022
|
Isayah C., a Minor
Court did not find by clear and convincing evidence that minor should have been removed from father's custody. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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D043560
|
Austin P., a Minor
Father who had son placed with him following mother's drug abuse is still subject to court's supervision. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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D042729
|
Hanna S., a Minor
Human services agency did not abuse discretion in dependency case when social worker sought but was unable to obtain exemption. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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D043317
|
R.R., a Minor
Selection of adoption as dependent's permanent plan cannot be implemented without terminating presumed father's parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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F044268
|
In re Jacob S.
Mother's failure to raise challenge under Indian Child Welfare Act before juvenile court prevents appellate review. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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S105508
|
Estate of Ford
Foster child of decedent failed to prove equitable adoption by clear and convincing evidence. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
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A100718
|
In re Marriage of Crosby
California law should be used in modifying Idaho child support order despite choice of law provision. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
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G030846
|
Lundahl v. Telford
Husband may be subject to spousal support proceedings in multiple states. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
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B166116
|
Marriage of Chakko
Because father continually abused discovery process, court properly entered order declaring his income at $40,000 per month. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
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D043257
|
In re A.A. v. Superior Court (People)
Court erred in requiring minor to remain in custody while several continuances were granted in case. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
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A104727
|
Contra Costa County Children and Family Services Bureau v. Superior Court (Lynda O.)
Juvenile court did not violate mother's due process rights by appointing guardian ad litem. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 26, 2004 | |
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A103586
|
Henry V., a Minor
Absent clear and convincing evidence that out-of-home placement is necessary, child must remain in parental custody pending dependency proceeding. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 25, 2004 | |
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H026717
|
Marriage of Leonard
Court had good cause to deny father's request to have support reduction apply retroactively. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 25, 2004 | |
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D042710
|
Daniel S., a Minor
Court's failure to appoint guardian ad litem without affording mother opportunity to be heard was improper, but harmless error. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 23, 2004 | |
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B161235
|
Marriage of W.
Court order permitting child's visitation with stepfather despite opposition of biological parents is unconstitutional. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 21, 2004 | |
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F042491
|
Scheuerman v. Hauk
Trial court properly refused to register 1980 child support order from Arizona. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 19, 2004 | |
|
B168139
|
Melinda K. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services)
Juvenile court finding that resulted in order favorable to mother cannot be challenged on appeal. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 19, 2004 |
