December 2020

Family Law: In DVRO Proceeding Where Ex-Husband Put Child Custody Issues In Potential Dispute, Lower Court Did Not Abuse Its Discretion In Awarding $80,000 In Family Code Section 2030 Fees To Ex-Wife

Cases: Family Law

Interestingly Enough, Ex-Husband Did Obtain DVRO Against Ex-Wife Involving Three Sons.             The next case, Yurasek v. Kesala, Case No. A158859 (1st Dist., Div. 2 Dec. 2, 2020) (unpublished), is an interesting reminder to be careful what box you check in family law forms.  If you go broad and check some boxes for wide relief, […]

Family Law: Husband’s Intentional Tort Exposure Not Benefitting Community Was Properly Borne By Him, As Well As Wife’s/Related LLC’s Legal Fees To Successfully Defend Tort Suit

Cases: Family Law

Family Code Section 1000 Governed The Result.              In Marriage of Duncan and Tejpaul, Case No. G056998 (4th Dist., Div. 3 Dec. 1, 2020) (unpublished), husband unilaterally purchased a restaurant with third parties while married to wife, with the third parties suing husband, wife, and a related LLC for certain intentional torts.  Third parties won

Private Attorney General: Denial Of Attorney Fees To Plaintiff Who Successfully Challenged University’s Sexual Harassment Determination Affirmed On Appeal

Cases: Private Attorney General (CCP 1021.5)

The Litigation Did Not Confer A Significant Benefit On A Large Class Of Persons And The Lack Of Substantial Evidence Necessary To Support University’s Administrative Decision Did Not Constitute Evidence Of Arbitrary And Capricious Conduct.             In Doe v. Regents of the University of California, Case No. A158704 (1st Dist., Div. 4 November 30, 2020)

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