Family Law News Monthly

Substantial evidence supported the court’s ICWA findings where the agency had inquired of all available family members except a sole maternal uncle. The trial court may infer that denials of ancestry were in response to questions about ICWA heritage even if the agency did not describe its inquiries. Read more

The Court of Appeal imposed $25,000 in sanctions against an attorney for filing a frivolous writ petition containing serious accusations against the trial court without any supporting evidence in the record, holding that lawyers may not make assertions in court that lack factual support—regardless of h99 ow much the lawyer or client "earnestly believes" them—and that disparaging a trial judge without concrete evidence is sanctionable. Read more

Aligns conflicting state tax law with federal tax law. Repeals the spousal support deduction previously allowed for the payor who paid support pursuant to a divorce or separation agreement. Read more

The California Lawyers Association Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) is excited to share that we successfully launched Legislative Lens, a new free monthly webinar series created to help California family law practitioners stay informed, connected, and supported through timely updates on legislation, policy developments, and community-based initiatives impacting family law practice statewide. Read more

Cannabis businesses and related income available for support determinations can be complicated in divorce matters. With federal rescheduling efforts and congressional reforms evolving, cannabis cases require extra care because tax/banking constraints can change what income is realistically available for support, and divorce transfers can trigger regulatory ownership/financial-interest issues that may impact licensing and business continuity. Read more

Jill McInerney serves as Treasurer of the California Lawyers Association Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM), helping steward the Section’s resources so FLEXCOM can continue delivering high-impact education and policy work for family law practitioners across the state. Read more

Jill McInerney serves as Treasurer of the California Lawyers Association Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM), helping steward the Section’s resources so FLEXCOM can continue delivering high-impact education and policy work for family law practitioners across the state. Read more

The California Lawyers Association Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) is pleased to launch Legislative Lens, a new monthly free webinar series designed to keep family law practitioners informed, connected, and supported through timely updates on legislation, policy developments, and community-based initiatives impacting family law practice throughout California. Read more

SB 711 Taxation: federal conformity. Aligns conflicting state tax law with federal tax law. Repeals the spousal support deduction previously allowed for the payor who paid support pursuant to a divorce or separation agreement. Read more

The Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of Wife's petition for legal separation, holding that under Family Code section 2345, a court may not render a judgment of legal separation without the consent of both parties, and that the trial court has inherent authority to dismiss a petition for legal separation when the required consent is clearly unobtainable. Read more