Table of Contents

• Publication year: 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Chair......................................................................................................................4

Message from the Editor.....................................................................................................................5

Proposed New Ethics Rules: What You Need to Know.............................................................6
By Neil J. Wertlieb
The recommended changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct affect every one of us. This article summarizes those changes and highlights those that are most critical and substantive.

Support Under The Federal Immigration I-864 Affidavit of Support Versus California's Family Code and State Case Law: What Family Law Attorneys Should Know....................13
By Faith Nouri
Sponsoring an immigrant spouse for immigration has many ramifications, including an enforceable promise to the government to support that spouse separately from any spousal support obligation. In this article, Faith Nouri explores federal immigration law and recent case law on how it impacts family law cases.

It is time for Hug/Nelson's Hegemony Over the Division of Stock Options to End? .... 23
By James M. Crawford, Jr.
In this interesting and timely article, Mr. Crawford argues why Hug and Nelson should no longer govern apportionment of stock options.

Pointers and Pitfalls in Family Law Set Asides..........................................................................27
By Andrew Botros
Set-aside cases have become increasingly complicated as case law has evolved. In this article, Andrew Botros discusses potential pitfalls to avoid when seeking Family Code set-aside relief.

The Duties and Responsibilities of Minor's Counsel Under Family Code Section 3042... 31
By Stephen D. Hamilton
Being minor's counsel can be confusing. To whom are the duties owed? What can you do, and what can't you do? In this article, regular contributor Steve Hamilton will let you know.

Confronting the Fifth Amendment in Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases:
A Story of Competing Interests.....................................................................................................34
By Stephen A. Montagna
Pending criminal matters often conflict with domestic violence cases brought due to the same incident. In this article, Steve Montagna discusses this interrelationship and how to help the court balance the competing interests.

The Yelp Decision: A Follow-Up to My Article on Attorneys and...