December 2024 Family Law Update

General MCLE Credits: 0.50
Family Law LSCLE Credits: 0.50
36 minutes

In re Z.H. Termination of Parental Rights

Newell v. Superior Court. Lis Pendens

County of L.A. v. Superior Court; Hernandez RPIThe duty to notify relatives of a child does not rise until after a child is removed. The issuance of a warrant for removal is not sufficient

In re PS. It is not categorically premature for a parent who is receiving reunification services to request the appointment of an expert to perform a bonding study during the reunification phase.

People v. Superior Court (Mitchell). Temporary Stays

JHVS Group LLC v. Slate. Personal Jurisdiction

In re PS. A Court may, where merited, appoint an expert under Evidence Code §730 requested by a party to effectively present her case.

Lazar v. Bishop. An appeal was timely filed when initially submitted for electronic filing by the deadline, rejected for technical reasons, and promptly resubmitted.

People v. GarciaHearsay

Review of New Legislation in 2024