Family Law
Family Law News 2017, Issue 4, Volume 39, No. 4
Content
- Child Custody Counselor Cherie Kagan Receives the State Bar of California's 2017 Court Staff Award
- Contracts and Standing and Support, Oh My!
- Family Law News Editorial Team
- Family Law Section eNews Special Announcement Family Law Section Awards - Seeking Award Nominations
- Family Law Section Executive Committee
- Hon. Garry T. Ichikawa Recipient of the 2017 State Bar of California Family Law Judicial Officer of the Year award
- Hon. Mark a. Juhas Receives Flexcom's Lifetime Achievement Award
- Legislative Liaisons and Designated Recipients of Legislation
- MCLE Article: Emerging Issues in Three Parent Law
- Message from the Chair
- Message from the Editor
- Table of Contents
- Technology Corner
- The New Divorce By Mutual Consent in France: Recognition and Risks of Post-Divorce Litigation in Common-Law Countries: the Examples of England and the United States
- The Use of Motions in Family Law
- Why Esi Scares Me as a Solo Practitioner
- Reviewing a Marvin Action From a Litigator's Perspective
Reviewing A Marvin Action From A Litigator’s Perspective
John Martin
John P. Martin is a solo practitioner who focuses on civil litigation and mediation in San Diego, and is a member of the Family Law and Litigation Section of the State Bar of California. He may be reached at martlaww@msn.com.
This article addresses Marvin v. Marvin, 18 Cal. 3d 660 (1976) and its progeny, and provides an overview of points for every practitioner to consider when advising a client who is either contemplating or defending against a Marvin action. It reviews the nature of such actions and potentially related claims or defenses, the pros and cons of filing or threatening to file a Marvin action, and what type of expert or co-counsel associations, if any, may be useful, no matter how large or small the case.