Family: Marital Domicile
“Fam. Code, § 760 provides that “[e]xcept as otherwise provided by statute, all property real or…
Family: Community Property Compared to other forms of Joint Ownership
“Under community property principles, marital status gives rise to a panoply of rights and obligations…
Family: California Community Property Law
“Along with seven other states, California determines rights to marital property based on community property…
Family: Child Custody & Visitation [Parent’s Right to Reasonable Visitation]
“Fam. Code, § 3100 provides that in making an order pursuant to Fam. Code, §§ 3080 et…
Family: Child Custody & Visitation [Best Interest of the Child]
“The best interest of the child is the overriding concern in custody determinations under the…
Family: Types of Custody Arrangements
“The Family Code defines several types of custody: (1) “Joint custody” means joint physical custody…
Family: Child Custody & Visitation [Mediation]
“Mediation of custody and visitation issues is provided for by Fam. Code, §§ 3160 et seq. The…
Family: Child Custody & Visitation [Children of the Marriage]
“In proceedings for dissolution, nullity, and legal separation, Fam. Code, § 2010, subd. (b) provides jurisdiction over…
Family: Termination of Child Support by Emancipation
“The duty to support is terminated by operation of law when a minor is emancipated.…
Family: Continuation of Child Support Obligation after 18
“The duty to support a minor child continues as to an unmarried child who has…