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Family Law

Golden Gate University School of Law

2010

Community Property

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Community Property And Family Law, Arthur M. Sammis Nov 2010

Community Property And Family Law, Arthur M. Sammis

Cal Law Trends and Developments

Probably the most important development in the field of community property law during the past year was the legislation affecting causes of action and damages for injury to the person. Several cases dealing with integrated property settlements are of importance in clarifying problems relating to support provisions, modification, and enforcement. Developments in the case and statutory law dealing with the parent and child relation have emphasized the continuing trend toward liberality in the legitimation of children. Three major areas in this field have received attention and are worthy of comment. The conclusive presumption of legitimacy set forth in Evidence Code …


Community Property And Family Law, Arthur M. Sammis Oct 2010

Community Property And Family Law, Arthur M. Sammis

Cal Law Trends and Developments

Important developments in community property and family law in California in 1967 were largely the result of legislative enactment, although several important decisions were rendered by the appellate courts of California. Those cases and statutory revisions making significant changes in the law will be discussed here under appropriate headings.