Table of Contents

• Publication year: 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Chair.......................................................................................................................3

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

Is it Time For Gillmore to Go?............................................................................................................6
By James M. Crawford, Jr.
An examination of the theories on which the California Supreme Court determined liability and loss when an employee spouse qualifies for early retirement under the spouse's pension plan but is not yet ready to retire, and questioning whether In re Marriage of Gillmore should be substantially revised or overruled.

HIPAA for the Family Formation Attorney..................................................................................18
By Cynthia E. Fruchtman
What responsibilities apply to attorneys in possession of sensitive or private health information? Ms. Fruchtman provides an overview of laws and regulations designed to establish privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA").

My Client Died During the Dissolution Action, What Do I Do Now?..................................22
By Nancie Yomtov
In the unfortunate event a party passes away during the pendency of a family law proceeding, the next appropriate steps depend on the circumstances of the case. Ms. Yomtov explains various ways to address these circumstances.

Disqualification Of Judges Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 170.4(c)(1).............26
By Michael G. Loeffler
Can a judge be disqualified for cause after the initial pleading stage? Mr. Loeffler answers in the affirmative and describes this fascinating procedure.

Two Views on the Use of Psychological Testing in Child Custody Evaluations..............29
By Robert A. Simon, Ph.D. and Daniel B. Pickar, Ph.D.
Should psychological testing be used in child custody evaluations...