February 2025 Family Law Update

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

Pateras v. Armenta. $5,000 per month Father received from the Chumash Tribe’s general welfare program was income available for child support.

In re J.B. De Facto parents do not have standing to appeal court orders affecting the custody of a minor child.

Wash v. Banda-WashDeadlines to request fees and costs from an appeal are triggered by issuance of the remitter. The deadlines are not extended based on the form of service.

People v. Planchard. Public posts on social media can be grounds for harassment if the comments are made under circumstances where it is reasonably foreseeable that either the victim would see them, or they would be relayed to her by a third party.

Arbitration

Sanchez v. Superior CourtA party’s inability to pay arbitral fees and cost can preclude enforcement of an arbitration agreement. The other party can elect to either pay the fees and remain in arbitration, or waive its right to arbitration. Clause in this case found to be unconscionable.

Arzate v. ACE American Insurance CoWhen a clause is ambiguous, should be interpreted in a manner that makes the contract valid.

Plantations v. CatanzariteThe merits of an arbitration award are not subject to judicial review. Just because attorney was filing an opposition does not protect him from 128.7.