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 RPI. The 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. Garcia. Hearsay
Review of New Legislation in 2024