Recent family law cases and new and amended statutes and Rules of Court continue to make landmark changes in family law practice. Now is your opportunity to get current! The distinguished panel of family law experts will explain these developments through hypotheticals, demonstrating their application and practical impact in typical cases. Youll also hear their insight on unresolved problem areas.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Child Custody and Visitation
Application of move-away factors
Move-away burden of proof
UCCJEA Jurisdiction
Grave risk defense under Hague Convention
Spousal Support
Earning capacity based on nonretirement
Application of Ostler/Smith principles
Retroactivity of modification orders
Child Support
Nontaxable military benefits as income
Upward deviation from guideline formula amount
Burden of proof re changed circumstances for modification
Retroactivity of modification orders
Marital Property
Enforcement of equalizing payment
Characterization of workers' compensation benefits
Burden of proof re postseparation accounting for community property fund
Attorney Fees and Sanctions
Removal of FLARPLs
Mandatory attorney fees awards for breach of fiduciary duty
Need-based awards: relevance of parental contributions to living expenses
Fam. C. §2107(c) sanctions
Notice requirement for imposition of sanctions
Sanctions for overzealous litigation tactics
Miscellaneous
Waiting period for signing premarital agreement
Spousal support waiver in premarital agreement
New Rules of Court for motion/OSC declarations and live testimony at hearings
Putative spouse good faith standard
Necessity for registration of marriage certificate
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