Family Law Section

I can’t stress enough the importance of being cognizant of your client’s attorney’s fees and costs. As we all know, there is no winning in a divorce. Both parties suffer a loss. What’s worse is knowing you are burning through children’s college funds because the parties are unable (or unwilling) to agree about even the most basic issues. Read more

Recent Family Law Cases
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Discovery is often underused but can greatly advance and streamline family law cases. Join seasoned judicial officer Hon. Reva G. Goetz, Ret. to learn tips on how to use discovery in family law while avoiding common mistakes. Read more

Recent Family Law Cases
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Recent Family Law Cases
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The Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) is seeking new members for our next term. Read more

Recent Family Law Cases
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Recent Family Law Cases
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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 At trial, Plaintiff argued, among other things, that the deed should be rescinded under Civil Code section 1590 (section 1590) as a gift made in contemplation of marriage.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