Family Law, 2025 Edition (The Rutter Group California Practice Guide)

Description

Family Law is your trusted guide to mastering domestic relations and dissolution practice in California. This comprehensive resource covers every critical aspect of family law, including pendente lite relief, support, custody, property, tax, agreements, modification, domestic partnerships, and enforcement. Written with clarity and precision, this resource provides a thorough analysis of applicable case law, statutes, and rules. Years of expertise are condensed into practical, actionable guidance, enabling you to manage your time efficiently and serve your clients effectively across all phases of family law. Each topic and procedure is systematically explored and broken down into easy-to-understand steps, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to achieve exceptional results for your clients. This practice guide covers a broad spectrum of topics, including: First client interview Choosing appropriate marital or domestic partnership status relief Commencing the proceedings Response and post-petition matters Orders pending trial Support Custody and visitation Marital property Premarital, marital, and marital settlement agreements Tax aspects of marriage termination Trial preparation Default and uncontested proceedings Contested trials Dismissals, statements of decision, and judgments Challenging the judgment: Motions, appeals, and writs Modification and enforcement of orders and judgments Termination of invalid marriages or domestic partnerships Nonmarital cohabitation and domestic partnerships