| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B120546
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Marriage of Lautsbaugh
Termination of child support doesn't constitute change of circumstances justifying increase in spousal support. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B105924
|
Elden v. Superior Court (Elden)
Arbitration award settling marital property rights can't be confirmed until parties submit financial disclosure declarations. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
C025128
|
County of Placer v. Andrade
Court cannot disregard overtime pay from support calculation merely because it occurs sporadically. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
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B105345
|
Marriage of Iberti
Spousal support irrevocably terminates when wife stops attending college pursuant to marital settlement agreement. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
H015943
|
Guardianship of Kaylee J.
Non-parent guardian appointment is fatally flawed by inconsistent order to develop reunification plan for mother. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
B095831
|
Robert J. v. Leslie M.
Despite tests disproving paternity, appellant's prior admission of fatherhood precludes relitigating issue. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 5, 1999 | |
|
A074591
|
Marriage of Lloyd
Trial judge has no authority to appoint guardian to 'make orders' relating to child custody. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
B104323
|
Marriage of Fell
Impermissible waiver of mandatory exchange of declarations disclosing assets and liabilities requires setting aside dissolution. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
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F025184
|
Marriage of Mallory
Court can enter dissolution judgment after death of party if issues submitted before party's death. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
|
A072357
|
Marriage of Hinman
Child support award based on earning capacity isn't limited to cases involving parental bad faith. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
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E014967
|
Marriage of Varner
Husband's lack of accurate and complete disclosure of assets during dissolution warrants setting aside judgment. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
A073452
|
Alexandria S. v. Pacific Fertility Medical Center Inc.
Child conceived by artificial insemination by donor cannot sue clinic for failing to certify consent signatures. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
S059170
|
Marriage of Walrath
Separate property contribution to community property acquisition carries through to property purchased later with proceeds. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
G020260
|
Tanner v. Tanner
Ex-husband isn't required to pay ex-wife's attorney fees after unsuccessfully challenging marital settlement agreement. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
S059170
|
Walrath v. Walrath
Right to reimbursement after dissolution attaches only to property involving separate contributions. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
95-56073
|
U.S. v. Elam
Prenuptial is used in determining apportionment of divorced couple's overpayment from tax return during marriage. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | |
|
A080711
|
Sosnick v. Sosnick
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to consolidate and adjudicate tort claim with closed dissolution proceeding. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
D031955
|
Jesse C., a Minor
In a dependency proceeding, court may relieve minor's counsel from case where adoption is imminent and all legal issues have been resolved. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H017739
|
Marriage of Burgard
Imposition of additional sanctions on former spouse isn't abuse of discretion by trial court when spouse files frivolous motion. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
E015369
|
Marriage of Purnel
California courts can order Native American to pay child support and attorney fees in dissolution action. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
D023508
|
Marriage of Beck
Trial court doesn't have jurisdiction to award additional spousal support 16 years after original order ends. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S055819
|
Marriage of Oddino
Unreduced early retirement benefits cannot be paid under qualified domestic relation order if employee spouse still working. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
S062931
|
County of Santa Clara v. Perry
Child support order can be only retroactive to filing date of motion notice or show cause order. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
S062850
|
Marriage of Lehman
Spouse's community property interest in retirement benefits extends to enhanced level of benefits created after divorce. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
B097156
|
Cochran v. Cochran
Statute of limitations begins to run on support breach when payments stop, not when relationship ends. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
B097156
|
Cochran v. Cochran
Statute of limitations begins to run on support breach when payments stop, not when relationship ends. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
C024945
|
Marriage of Labass
Court can substitute earning capacity for actual income in applying statewide child support guideline formula. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
E013860
|
Marriage of R.
Statutory parentage presumption doesn't apply in marriage if ordered blood tests prove otherwise. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
S061409
|
Marriage of Rebecca and David R.
Statutory parentage presumption doesn't apply in marriage if ordered blood tests prove otherwise. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
98-0501
|
Marriage of Harris
Divorce decree property division of non-disability retirement pay may subsequently be changed to reflect clarification. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 |
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