Table of Contents

• Publication year: 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Six Random Things That Are Good To Know Including the Distinction Between Impeachment and Rebuttal Evidence.............................................................................................6
By Judge Lawrence P. Riff
Planning to use evidence as "rebuttal" evidence presents an opportunity for great mischief. Judge Lawrence Riff provides observations about the practical application of using evidence at trial, including meaningful differences between rebuttal evidence and impeachment evidence.

Obtaining Discovery of Trusts, Their Assets, & Income to Prove Cash Flow Available for Child and Spousal Support: The Black Letter Law & Practical Considerations.........10
By Alphonse F. Provinziano, CFLS
Demystifying the claims that trusts are somehow impervious to discovery, Mr. Provinziano explains how trusts are subject to discovery in family law proceedings, including both the assets in the trust and the information regarding the trust.

Arguments and Proposed Standards for Virtual Appearances, Redux..............................15
By David M. Lederman, CFLS
Virtual trials are efficient, cost effective, and allow for significantly better access to justice than "in person" trials. Mr Lederman provides updates on the status of remote appearances as an ongoing practice.

2021 Judicial Officer of the Year - Honorable Jerilyn Borack, Sacramento County.......19
By Sherry Peterson, CFLS
The Family Law Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association is honored to confer the 2021 Judicial Officer of the Year award to the Honorable Jerilyn Borack for her outstanding service to the practice of family law. The award is intended to recognize excellence on the Family Law bench.

Benefit Rights and Community Property: Is Marriage of Brown Still...