| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S100745
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In re J.W.
Court must appoint counsel for indigent parent appealing loss of parental rights in child who is not dependent of court. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 1, 2003 | |
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C043023
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Paul H., a Minor
Alleged father of minor was prejudiced by juvenile court's failure to comply with statutory provisions regarding establishment of paternity. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 27, 2003 | |
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E031446
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Marriage of Pedregon
Husband who is not biological father of child may be compelled to pay support under doctrine of parentage by estoppel. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 19, 2003 | |
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D038788
|
Weiner v. Weiner
Where education was received prior to marriage, community is entitled to reimbursement for education loans paid during marriage. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 13, 2003 | |
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D040365
|
Clarissa H., a Minor
Under Family Code Section 7894, judgment terminating parental rights may not be reversed on ground it was taken by default. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 12, 2003 | |
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G029329
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Marriage of Graham
Court abused its discretion in applying excessive hourly rate to determine parent's gross monthly income. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 11, 2003 | |
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D037871
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Sharon S. v. Superior Court (Annette F.)
Statutes do not authorize use of independent adoption to accomplish second parent adoption. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 10, 2003 | |
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B158202
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Quintana v. Guijosa
Trial court's denial of restraining order because victim's children lived in Mexico is contrary to Domestic Violence Prevention Act. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 6, 2003 | |
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E032518
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N.M., a Minor
Order extending parental reunification services beyond 18-month maximum was not supported by evidence. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 30, 2003 | |
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B160567
|
Alvin R., a Minor
Because family services agency did not assist with visitation and counseling between child and parent, reasonable reunification services were not provided. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 30, 2003 | |
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A098500
|
Asia L., a Minor
Parental rights were improperly terminated where evidence failed to demonstrate that children were adoptable. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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C040828
|
Marriage of Cesnalis
Former spouse waived right to terminate spousal support upon remarriage in written agreement. |
Family Law |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
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B156445
|
Joshua S., a minor
Juvenile court abused discretion by terminating jurisdiction over children without determining their best interests. |
Family Law |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
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B158488
|
In re Josue G.
Juvenile court improperly found child was not adoptable based on age of foster parents. |
Family Law |
|
May 14, 2003 | |
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F040008
|
Marriage of Loyd
Court improperly considered parent's work obligations in awarding custody to other parent. |
Family Law |
|
May 14, 2003 | |
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02-55495
|
Hasbun v. County of Los Angeles
Agency may obtain credit report of parent who is behind on child support payments. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 1, 2003 | |
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C040855
|
Marriage of Abrams
Father had burden of proving relocation would be detrimental to children and justified change in custody. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 31, 2003 | |
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C042466
|
In re Darlice C.
Habeas corpus may be used to attack order terminating parental rights on ground parent was not afforded competent assistance of counsel. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 28, 2003 | |
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B156153
|
Marriage of Bellio
Prenuptial agreement's $100,000 payment provision does not violate public policy. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 28, 2003 | |
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A098418
|
Holly H., a Minor
Juvenile court did not abuse discretion when terminating dependency jurisdiction of individual who reached majority. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 26, 2003 | |
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G030609
|
In re Joshua R.
Alleged father who waited more than three years to inquire about child is not entitled to paternity testing. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 28, 2003 | |
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E031143
|
J.C., a Minor
Riverside court improperly rejected transfer of dependency action from another county under California Rule of Court 1426(a). |
Family Law |
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Feb. 28, 2003 | |
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D038136
|
Marriage of De Prieto
Court has discretion to reduce penalties imposed on delinquent child support payments. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 23, 2003 | |
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C039506
|
Stuart S., a Minor
Where dependant minor's placement is not stable, current permanency plan is long-term foster care. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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D039937
|
Megan S., a Minor
Terminating parental rights did not substantially interfere with child's relationship with adult sister. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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A094731
|
Marriage of Nicholson
Separate property used to pay off community credit card debt so couple could purchase home is not reimbursable. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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H024037
|
Erik P., a Minor
Sibling relationship that is not sufficiently substantial does not provide exception to termination of parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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A097606
|
Joann E., a Minor
Appointment of guardian ad litem for child's caregiver was in violation of right to due process where there was no notice nor hearing. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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B156096
|
James C., a Minor
Father incarcerated for violent felony failed to refute finding that children were dependents of court. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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D040242
|
S.O., a Minor
Dependency petition properly stated cause of action regarding mother's inability to protect child from danger. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 |
