Abbas Hadjian
Introduction The concept of a “pyramid of power” in Iranian families is a fundamental element that shapes both cultural expectations and le...
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By Fredrick (Rick) Cohen
The ACFLS Amicus Committee is charged with, among other things, seeking publication of unpublished appellate opinions when publication will (a) help the development of family law and (b) guide litigants, attorneys, and judicial officers. Wh...
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Introduction The concept of a “pyramid of power” in Iranian families is a fundamental element that shapes both cultural expectations and le...
Vanessa Wills
Owning a piece of the Califoia Dream can be expensive. As a result, it has become more common for unmarried couples to pool their resources...
Seth Kramer
There are many things about the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists that make me proud to be this organization’s president. But...
Debra Frank
Welcome to our combined Summer/Fall edition of the ACFLS Family Law Specialist. My thanks to the authors for their contributions and a remin...
Jill Barr
I have enjoyed my tenure as President of ACFLS. I am extremely proud of my fellow board members, who spend hundreds of hours per year volunt...
Debra Frank
It is election time again! This issue includes the Slate of Nominees and Ballot for the 2017 ACFLS Board. You should be receiving the ballot...
Jeff Makoff, Ted Israel
IntroductionBusiness valuation issues arise at a variety of points during marital dissolution cases, including property division, decisions...
Jeri Hamlin, Rebecca Wightman
[Part 1 of a 2-part series][The Bench] Editor’s Note:Due to its importance to all trials courts, the authors chose to write a two-part serie...
Dawn Gray
Editor’s Note:The holdings from various cases are below. Dawn Gray’s extensive summaries of these cases, as well as summaries of other cases...
Thomas Kenney
California is typically at the forefront of reproductive healthcare practices and the legal issues arising from these sensitive and deeply e...
Jill Barr
Over the past few years, I have noticed an influx of newer younger attoeys practicing family law in my community. I remember back when I was...
Debra Frank
During the last few months, the debate on Davis has continued. As mentioned in my last column, Sen. John M. W. Moorlach, 37th Senate Distric...
Thomas Simpson, Stephen Cawelti, Jack Zuckerman
FACTS OF THE FINBY CASEIn 2009, Rhonda Finby worked as a financial advisor for UBS. The parties separated in February 2010.Wachovia Securiti...
Greg Ellis
Although the primary role of an appellate lawyer is to litigate a case on appeal, appellate counsel can also provide substantial assistance...
Dawn Gray
Editor’s Note:Dawn Gray’s extensive summary and comments on In re Marriage of Cooper, No. C073014, 2016 WL 3138012 (Cal. Ct. App. May 6, 201...