Family Law Section

FAMILY LAW (Through 05/27/25) By:  Andrew Botros, CFLS, CALS Read more

As we approach the midpoint of 2025, take time to reflect on recent family law case developments. Like always, this issue offers a concise overview of family law and dependency case updates. Read more

The California Lawyers Association’s Family Law Section presents an exciting one-day seminar No Holds Barred. Join us for a candid conversation between bench and bar addressing our impact and influence on the practice of family law today. Read more

You're Invited to our No Holds Barred program held in Fresno, CA on November 21, 2025! Read more

You're Invited to our No Holds Barred program held in Pismo Beach, CA on November 7, 2025! Read more

You're Invited to our No Holds Barred program held in Walnut Creek, CA on October 25, 2025! Read more

You're Invited to our No Holds Barred program held in Irvine, CA on October 17, 2025! Read more

FAMILY LAW (Through 04/29/25) By:  Andrew Botros, CFLS, CALS The precise holdings in a given case are bolded. My comments are in italics. In re Marriage of DeBenedetti and Ensberg 04/24/2025 CA 4/1: D082801 – Rubin, J. https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/D082801.PDF In this case, the Court of Appeal affirmed the family court’s postjudgment orders that enforced a fiduciary breach judgment by assigning an ex-husband’s retirement accounts to his former wife through Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). The opinion provides an important clarification that… Read more

CFLR will present the biennial Advanced Family Law Course (AFLC) in June 2025. This comprehensive and intensive program showcases an all-star faculty of justices, judges, and lawyers. Read more

CFLR will present the biennial Advanced Family Law Course (AFLC) in June 2025. This comprehensive and intensive program showcases an all-star faculty of justices, judges, and lawyers. Read more