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Husband presented no evidence establishing which portion of settlement was attributable to his personal injury, as opposed to loss of marital earnings and any reimbursement for expenses paid... Read more
In the Interest of J.M. and Z.M: Can a motion for new trial and notice of appeal in one document invoke appellate jurisdiction? Yes, the court answered. Read more
Civil Code section 47(b)(1) exception to litigation privilege applies only to statements made in disso. proceeding by or against 3rd party, not where statements are made against a party. Read more
Bishop v. Baumgartner: Visitation denied to alcoholic father may be changed with a custody modification action based on an improvement in conduct. Read more
Chapter 13 debtor's ex‑wife brought adversary proceeding to except debt from discharge and moved for summary judgment on “fiduciary fraud or defalcation” claim. Read more
Right to receive trust distributions underwent transmutation into marital property. Read more
Divorce lawyers need to understand and know the right questions to ask regarding social media during conflictual divorce proceedings. Read more
In re Matter of T.Q.L. v. L.L: The court declared the third party was entitled to custody because the child's biological parents were unfit custodians. Read more
Severing unconscionability spousal support waiver in a Pre-Marital Agreement from other property provisions. Read more
M.J.M. v. M.L.G addresses the way a trial court analyzes factors in issuing a custody determination, and the application of the primary caretaker doctrine. Read more
