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…
Family: Declaration of Disclosure
“Family Code sections 2100 et seq. govern the required disclosures of assets, liabilities, income and…
Family: Custody & Visitation Defined
“There are two kinds of custody . . . The first kind is legal custody.…
Family: Service of Process
“The following are methods of service for serving the initial summons: A. Personal service: Personal…