by casekamshad | Apr 23, 2013 | Law Updates, Marriage, Property
In a decision filed April 18, 2013, the 1st Court of Appeals interpreted that California Family Code (CFC) §§1101(g) and (h) apply solely to community property. What does this mean to you? Back in February 2011, I talked about CFC §1101 requests. CFC §1101(a) says... by casekamshad | Jan 3, 2013 | Custody & Children, Domestic Violence, Law Updates
In a ruling made 12/17/12, the 2nd California Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s decision to allow remote testimony by a child witness in a domestic violence matter even though the child was not, herself, a victim. People v. Lujan was a tragic case. In... by casekamshad | Nov 28, 2012 | Law Updates
Family Court cases are often a back and forth of “He said, She said.” The natural reaction, when confronted with a declaration by the opposing party, is to want to respond to set the record straight. This would lead to a neverending ping-pong of... by casekamshad | Nov 1, 2012 | Law Updates, Marriage
NEW LEGISLATION (EFFECTIVE 1/1/13) WILL AFFECT FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS: AB 1406, introduced in 2011 and signed into law July 6, 2012, makes a number fundamental changes to the California Family Code (CFC); they go into effect on January 1, 2013. Regarding Preliminary... by casekamshad | Aug 26, 2009 | Law Updates
With the signature of Governor Schwarzenegger, AB 706 took effect as urgency legislation on 8/5/09. It adds §361.49 to the Welfare and Institutions Code providing that: Regardless of his or her age, a child shall be deemed to have entered foster care on the earlier... by casekamshad | Apr 28, 2008 | Custody & Children, Domestic Partnerships, Law Updates, office
IN RE VINCENT M., No. H030258. On April 4, 2008, the Second Appellate District reversed a Findings and Order granting a Petition by a child’s biological father seeking that he was the child’s presumed father stating that: . . . a biological father seeking...
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