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Family Law

Golden Gate University Law Review

2010

Family law

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California's Move-Away Law: Are Children Being Hurt By Judicial Presumptions That Sweep Too Broadly?, Jennifer Gould Sep 2010

California's Move-Away Law: Are Children Being Hurt By Judicial Presumptions That Sweep Too Broadly?, Jennifer Gould

Golden Gate University Law Review

This Comment will summarize the various types of custody situations and their relevance in deciding move-away cases. Next, this Comment will examine In re Marriage of Burgess, a landmark California Supreme Court move-away case, and discuss its impact on family law courts, families, and attorneys involved with move-away cases. Included is an examination of certain factors that the Burgess court did not fully address in its analysis. Finally, drawing upon public policy, social science research, legal commentary, and other jurisdictions' moveaway laws, this Comment will propose a more comprehensive approach to deciding move-away cases. This approach limits the application of …


The Lesbian Mother: Her Right To Child Custody, Benna F. Armanno Aug 2010

The Lesbian Mother: Her Right To Child Custody, Benna F. Armanno

Golden Gate University Law Review

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