Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-0476
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In re Hall v. Lalli
Paternity suit brought by child isn't barred by prior paternity suit brought on behalf of child's mother, which resulted in a contrary judgment. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 15, 1999 | |
98-0141
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Toni W. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security
Arizona Department of Economic Services has no duty to offer reunification services to mother before petitioning for severance. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 15, 1999 | |
G023979
|
Laura B. v. Superior Court
Resistance to rehabilitation can be found where parent continues drug use after receiving treatment. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
97-15204
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State of Nebraska v. Bentson
Neither state nor federal courts may restrain Internal Revenue Service from collecting child support arrearages. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
D024029
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Marriage of Lusby
Ruling regarding add-on expenses for child support at postjudgment hearing is valid under Family Code. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
A081566
|
City and County of San Francisco v. Garnett
Statute that precludes parent from reducing child support payments, even though child receives welfare payments, does not violate Equal Protection Clause. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
F028500
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Moreno v. Draper
Noncustodial parent may not receive a hardship deduction in child support payments even if child is receiving public assistance. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
B108792 and B110750
|
Kessel v. Leavitt
West Virginia judgment for wrongful interference with parental rights is entitled to full faith and credit. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
G019208
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Guardianship of Kassandra H.
Court considering termination of guardianship must consider overall moral fitness of natural parent. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
98-3009
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In re Weber
Order |
Family Law |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
S070219
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County of Los Angeles v. Warmoth
Default judgment in AFDC reimbursementaction is set aside to permit defendant to disprove paternity. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
E019640
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Marriage of Biallas
Physical custody of child may be transferred only if changed circumstances are shown. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
A077145
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Marriage of Rosevear
Refusal to set aside stipulated judgment in dissolution action isn't abuse of discretion. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
C027700
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Marriage of Cohn
Earning capacity imputed to husband when calculating support obligations isn't supported by substantial evidence. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B116659
|
In re Marriage of Newsome
Child custody jurisdiction favors child's home state, where they live, over the 'significant connection test.' |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
G021264
|
Guardianship of Simpson
In proceeding terminating guardianship by father, failure to admit circumstances of mother's death requires reversal. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B122062
|
Jeanette V., a Juvenile
No due process violation when social worker's report is admitted without her testimony in dependency hearing. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
E020602
|
Marriage of Varner
Trial court can't terminate its own jurisdiction when appeal of trial court's spousal support order is pending. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
97-0067
|
Denise H., a Minor
Juvenile court severance proceeding is civil in nature, and parent doesn't have same rights as criminal defendants. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A080435
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Marriage of Lechowick
Family law cases aren't treated differently from other cases in considering appropriateness of sealing files. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
F030213
|
County of Kern v. Dillier
Indigent parent appealing state's order to establish paternity isn't entitled to 'Wende' review. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 28, 1999 | |
97-0225
|
Marriage of Yuro
Accepting underpayments for child support and not taking prompt action to recover arrearages aren't necessarily sufficient for laches to bar recovery. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
B120155
|
Johnson v. Superior Court (Tate)
Extraordinarily high earning parent who agrees to court-ordered child support needn't provide detailed financial discovery. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
98-0007
|
Citibank (Arizona) v. Velzer
Community property isn't subject to partnership debts where non-party spouse doesn't join in transaction. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 25, 1999 | |
98-0305
|
In re the Marriage of Little
Non-custodial parent's leaving employment to become a student doesn't constitute sufficient change in circumstances to modify child support. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 24, 1999 | |
D021205
|
Marriage of Shelstead
Non-employee spouse may not name third party to receive undistributed pension benefits upon her death. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
G020891
|
Marriage of Babauta
Marine Corps voluntary separation incentive pay is community property. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
F027591
|
County of Fresno v. Ruiz
Default judgment ordering child support could be set aside when extrinsic fraud shown to obtain judgment. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 15, 1999 | |
G018839
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County of Orange v. Ivansco
Statute unconstitutionally deprives court of discretion to consider payor's expenses for children living with him. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
S072165
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Kessel v. Leavitt
West Virginia judgment for wrongful interference with parental rights is entitled to full faith and credit. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 12, 1999 |