Family Law Section

Bias resides in the 99+% of how we unconsciously process information in any given moment. Most of the time, it serves us very well. Understanding when it doesn’t is key to improving our decisions, relationships and organizations. Read more

In this compelling presentation, you will learn about the harmful physical and mental effects of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction. Read more

Recent Family Law Cases
[Opinions available at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions-slip.htm] Read more

Recent Family Law Cases
[Opinions available at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions-slip.htm] Read more

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)
[Opinions available at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions-slip.htm]
By: Stephen D. Hamilton, CFLS Read more

Recent Family Law Cases (current through 5/22/20)
[Opinions available at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions-slip.htm]
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

The last few months have been a time of great stress for society as a whole, but in particular for separated and divorced parents and their minor children. Read more