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In re J.E.
Extension of family reunification services to 24 months appropriate as failure to provide psychological evaluation for minor is failure to provide reasonable services under Welf. & Inst. Code Section 352. 		Family Law Sep. 22, 2016
Adoption of Reed H.
Untimely notice of appeal from family court's written ruling dispensing of father's consent for adoption warrants dismissal. 		Family Law Sep. 7, 2016
A.B., a Minor
Father's parental rights properly terminated under Family Code Section 7822 where father made only token efforts to communicate with child for well over one-year period. 		Family Law Aug. 24, 2016
Phillips v. Campbell
Restraining order properly issued against cyclist based on finding that dating relationship existed between him and his victim though both denied ever 'dating' each another. 		Family Law Aug. 23, 2016
Ellis v. Lyons
Denial of mother's request to modify child custody arrangement is 'infected by legal error' where family court failed to apply rebuttable presumption concerning domestic violence. 		Family Law Aug. 15, 2016
Heidi S. v. David H.
Family court's limited visitation modification of juvenile court's exit order appropriate despite finding of 'significant change of circumstances' as to child's best interest. 		Family Law Aug. 1, 2016
Anne H. v. Michael B.
Judge's statement in permanent custody order specifying family members' relocation would constitute changed circumstances requiring reconsideration of custody arrangement not binding on subsequent judge. 		Family Law Jul. 14, 2016
Perez v. Torres-Hernandez
Family court erroneously denies mother's request to permanently renew domestic violence restraining order citing lack of actual abuse since issuance of original restraining order. 		Family Law Jul. 12, 2016
Alex R. v. Superior Court (Mirian R.)
Family court erroneously requires minor to give noncustodial parent notice of his application for appointment of guardian ad litem before appointing a guardian ad litem. 		Family Law Jun. 14, 2016
Adoption of K.C.
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act does not apply to adoptions, foreclosing on natural father's jurisdictional objections against child's adoption by stepfather. 		Family Law Jun. 12, 2016
In re Marriage of Cooper
Wife unable to overcome presumption that investment accounts held in joint title with husband are community property, but may get reimbursement for her separate property contributions. 		Family Law May 30, 2016
Elena S. v. Kroutik
Restraining order affirmed where defendant does not provide reporter's transcript to support argument he did not stipulate to having a commissioner hear the matter. 		Family Law May 20, 2016
In re Marriage of Hall & Frencher
Reversal results where court errs in calculating father's child support arrears by excluding application of excess Social Security derivative benefits paid to child. 		Family Law May 3, 2016
A.G. v. C.S.
Relying on doctrine of implied findings, order granting sole custody of children to father affirmed where mother's claims of error unfounded. 		Family Law Apr. 28, 2016
Martinez v. Vaziri
Denial of petition to establish parental relationship as third natural parent to child is overturned due to misinterpretation of statutory standard for determining detriment. 		Family Law Apr. 11, 2016
In re Marriage of Murchison
Reversal of order disqualifying wife's lawyer required where husband lacks standing to bring disqualification motion relating to lawyer's alleged ethical violations. 		Family Law Mar. 21, 2016
Stuard v. Stuard
Grandparent visitation properly granted even absent allegation that divorced parents are unfit, where parents themselves fostered grandparents' relationship with grandchild. 		Family Law Mar. 2, 2016
Marriage of Obrecht
Though husband's appearance gave family court jurisdiction over his person, court nevertheless erred in entering default during pendency of petition to set aside motion to quash. 		Family Law Feb. 25, 2016
Marriage of Shimkus
Failure to issue statement of decision regarding request to terminate spousal support warranted reversal although material change in circumstances may justify termination. 		Family Law Feb. 22, 2016
Stuard v. Stuard
Grandparent visitation properly granted even absent allegation that divorced parents are unfit, where parents themselves fostered grandparents' relationship with grandchild. 		Family Law Feb. 8, 2016
Noergaard v. Noergaard
Court errs in ordering child's return to Denmark without conducting evidentiary hearing over mother's claims that would prevent child's return under Hague Convention. 		Family Law Jan. 26, 2016
Marriage of Peterson
Though husband stood to recover 150 percent of the parties' collective retirement, family court cannot fashion equitable relief to account for disparity in distribution. 		Family Law Jan. 12, 2016
Rodriguez v. Menjivar
In a Domestic Violence Prevention Act proceeding, trial court errs in failing to consider evidence of former lover's controlling behavior where such mental abuse is relevant. 		Family Law Jan. 11, 2016
County of Los Angeles Child Support Services Dept. v. Superior Court (Youngblood)
California court may not order genetic testing to challenge registration of foreign child support judgment where paternity was irrelevant to enforcement proceeding. 		Family Law Dec. 23, 2015
Marriage of Eustice
Default judgment not rendered void by alleged deficiencies in marital dissolution petition, where spouse had adequate notice of property subject to disposition. 		Family Law Dec. 14, 2015
Schneer v. Llaurado
Court errs in finding California lacks jurisdiction over custody petition where child resided in California for six continuous months despite her absence prior to petition's filing. 		Family Law Dec. 11, 2015
Marriage of Smith
Ex-wife's receipt of substantial and regular financial support from wealthy father properly considered 'income' for purposes of Family Code's attorney fee-shifting provision. 		Family Law Nov. 24, 2015
Marriage of Bonvino
If property is acquired during marriage with both separate and community funds, transmutation requirements must be satisfied before reimbursement provisions apply. 		Family Law Nov. 12, 2015
Marriage of Cecilia and David W.
Failure to apply correct legal standard and lack of substantial evidence requires reversal of adult child support order. 		Family Law Nov. 4, 2015
Marriage of Drake
Family court properly orders father to continue supporting incapacitated adult child, but errs in ordering payments be made directly to mother. 		Family Law Oct. 29, 2015
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