Avi Levy, CFLS

It is with immense gratitude and excitement that I write my first President’s Message as the incoming leader of this esteemed organization....

Hon. Alan J. Goodman (Ret.)

May an attorney recover fees incurred when representing both the attorney and spouse in a matter concerning their community property? Trope...

Sherry Peterson, CFLS

Recognition One of the best parts of being a member of ACFLS, is participating in the recognition of some incredible work being done around...

Tracy Duell‑Cazes, CFLS

Welcome to the Spring edition of the ACFLS Family Law Specialist. This is my debut as the new Journal Editor. A big thank you to the authors...

Forrest S. Mosten

In our 2016 article in the California State Bar Family Law News, Late Nights and Cancellation Rights, Bolstering Enforceability of Mediated...

Fredrick (Rick) Cohen

In any civil case (including Family Law) tried to the court (meaning not a jury trial), after the close of the moving party’s case-in-chief,...

Tracy Duell‑Cazes, CFLS

Not everyone is aware that in addition to new laws and cases that we need to pay attention to this year, those of us who have to submit our...

Fredrick (Rick) Cohen, Leslie Ellen Shear

ACFLS has influenced the development of California family law as amicus curiae for decades. Many of the cases we often cite today were influ...

John T. Sylvester, CFLS

2023 brought a flurry of published appellate opinions and statutory amendments concerning Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) sough...

Tracy Duell‑Cazes, CFLS

Welcome to my little corner of the world. On occasion I will be including this column that is intended to have little snippets of informatio...

It is with great sadness that we must share the news of the passing of our Executive Director and dear friend, Dee Rolewicz. Dee passed away...

Jeremy J. Salvador

Executive Summary In In re Marriage of Freeman (2025), the Court of Appeal clarified two timing rules that govern Moore/Marsden apportionme...

Mitra Sarkhosh, LMFT

Introduction Family courts increasingly rely on mental health professionals to support children and families navigating custody disputes,...

Tracy Duell‑Cazes, CFLS

This issue comes after a very successful Spring Seminar at Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage. This year’s seminar was one of the largest we...

Jeffrey P. Blum

Summary:   This article explores the benefits of Transformative Mediation in divorce cases, focusing on its ability to foster empathy, und...