By Rivka Israel-Moss, Marcus Family Law Center, PLC The area I find to be of most concern with the new Domestic Partnership laws pertains to our children. Many Same-Sex couples have the misconception that the current state of the law … Continue reading
California Registered Domestic Partnership: To Register or Not, That is the Question! A Brief Introduction.
By Rivka Israel-Moss, Marcus Family Law Center, PLC (originally appeared in Lavender Lens) Q: What is “Registered Domestic Partnership” in California? A: California finally recognized and granted rights to Registered Domestic Partners by passing the Domestic Partners Rights and Responsibilities … Continue reading
Prop 8–“Amendment” to California’s Constitution, So What?
By Rivka Israel, Esq. Marcus Family Law Center, PLC (originally published in Lavender Lens, 11-08) In my prior article I began with the statement “Now that marriage is possibly on the horizon…” The reason for my careful phrasing has now … Continue reading
Incarcerated father denied parental rights
On Dec. 22, 2008, the First Appellate District rejected the appeal from an incarcerated man seeking to retain parental rights and prevent adoption of his biological son. In re: T.M. et. al. v. B.R., the child was born in September … Continue reading
Time Limit for Reunification Services when Dependency Action Pending
IN RE VINCENT M., No. H030258. On April 4, 2008, the Second Appellate District reversed a Findings and Order granting a Petition by a child’s biological father seeking that he was the child’s presumed father stating that: . . . a … Continue reading
Changed-Circumstances Standard Versus Best-Interests Standard
On April 8, 2008 the Fourth District Appellate court provided direction on which standard to apply in cases seeking a change in parenting and visitation post Judgment. In re Marriage of Lucio, the Judgment of Dissolution from 2004 awarded both … Continue reading
San Diego Office Expands Services
Due to persistent requests for consulting services, Marcus Family Law Center, PLC is pleased to announce that it will offer two new services out of the San Diego office. Extended Consultations – Available only in San Diego The extended paid … Continue reading
Right of Parents to Homeschool Children
n re Rachel L. (2008) , Cal.App.4th On February 28, 2008 the Second Appellate District granted a petition for extraordinary writ which reversed the lower court’s decision refusing to order parents to enroll their children to attend public or private … Continue reading
Marcus Family Law Center Sponsors Dr. Laura
In a special arrangement between MFLC and Clear Channel Communications, we will renew our sponsorship of the Dr. Laura program. Listen for us live between 12 and 3 each weekday afternoon on AM 600, KOGO.