Family Law News Monthly

Save the date for Friday, October 8, 2021! Read more

Plaintiff executed a deed granting Defendant a joint interest in his condominium. Plaintiff sued seeking to quiet title to the condominium in his favor. At trial, Plaintiff argued, among other things, that the deed should be rescinded under Civil Code section 1590 (section 1590) as a gift made in contemplation of marriage. Read more

Recent Family Law Cases
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Recent Family Law Cases
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M appeals child support calculation for self-employed F based on 1) TCT allowing deductions for depreciation in calculating income available for support and 2) presuming F’s tax returns were presumptively correct, thereby shifting burden of proof to M. Reversed. Read more

Recent Family Law Cases (current through 6/26/20)
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By: Stephen D. Hamilton, CFLS Read more

Recent Family Law Cases (current through 5/22/20)
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By: Stephen D. Hamilton, CFLS and Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Read more

The Family Law Section is excited to announce the 2020 Family Law Awards Recipients. Read more

COVID 19 has forever changed our lives and our practices. Because of our experience with COVID 19, everything, including consultations, will never be the same. As we all continue to “Shelter in Place” and the stress continues to rise, the divorce inquiry calls (and Zoom meetings) continue to increase. Read more

A rundown of recent Family Law cases. Read more