Child Custody and Visitation : Child’s Return Under Hague Convention May Not Be Conditioned upon Cooperation of Abducting Parent Cal Family Law Monthly February 1, 2012 Commentary Stephen B. Ruben The Hague Convention provides a mechanism for the prompt return of a child taken by one parent across international borders in violation of custody. The […]

Family law practitioners are well aware of the importance of continuing health care coverage for children not only during the dissolution process but through emancipation Today, many people out of work and don’t have health insurance as an employee benefit. Health care coverage must be given great care and attention during the pendency of the […]

Commentary Stephen B. Ruben, CFLS Kevin Q is quite instructive and a must-read for its clear outline of California’s paternity statutes that determine who is the “natural father” for purposes of preferences, priorities and burdens of proof. Family law practitioners facing a potential issue of competition between a presumed father under Family Code 7611 carrying […]