Family Law Section

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

Third Party: Advanced Family Law Course 2026 For over 40 years, CFLR’s Family Law Refresher Course (FLRC) has been a trusted source for attorneys seeking to stay ahead of the curve in family law. This year’s 45th annual course promises to deliver the same high-caliber insights and expertise that have made it a staple of the family law legal community. The 2026 course is a comprehensive review that offers in-depth analysis of the most impactful cases of 2025, as well as key… Read more

The California Lawyers Association Family Law Executive Committee is happy to announce that in partnership with the California Family Law Report (CFLR) we will be offering several scholarships this year and next for licensed attorneys and current Family Law Section members who are experiencing financial difficulties and would be able to better their Family Law practice by attending a designated CFLR family law program. 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

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

Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Minor's Counsel Training, hosted by the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association. Read more

In a prior dependency case, the juvenile court removed A.M. from mother due to mother’s substance abuse.  The court placed A.M. with her father and terminated its jurisdiction. Read more