Section Family Law

The Family Law Section provides attorneys Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and updates on procedure, support, tax considerations, community property, and the legal and psychological aspects of child custody. The Section maintains an ongoing liaison with the bench, legal aid and family law providers in the Marin County.

Section Chairs

John P. Brekhus
415 419 7810
jbrekhus@marinattorney.net

John Cuerva
415 508 4500
john@allinghamcuerva.com

Notices

Administrative Order 20-06

Updated April 1, 2020

Main County Superior Court Uniform Local Rules 2

Updated July 1, 2019

Update Emergency Orders to Administrative Orders 20-06

Updated April 6, 2020

Tue | Jun 09

12-1P

Family Law

Family Law Mock Trial: Using Zoom

Tips and practical applications using Zoom during a mock family law hearing
1.0 CLE | General
COVID-19 Resources

Local News & Information Regarding COVID-19

May 30, 2020
By MCBA

Local News & Information Regarding COVID-19

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Marin Court Clerk's Offices Reopen June 1

Court posts documents for procedures

May 29, 2020
By MCBA

Effective June 1st - Marin County Superior Court's Clerk's Offices will reopen. Courtroom proceedings will be virtual through the use of remote video technologies until further notice. Posted are 3 resource documents.

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Marin Court Alert

Administrative Order 20-08 Issued May 26, 2020. Effective June 1

May 26, 2020
By Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet

This Administrative Order 20-08 supplements Administrative Orders 20-07, 20-06, 20-05, and 20-04. Except as specifically modified herein, Administrative Orders 20-07, 20-06, 20-05, and 20-4 remain in full force and effect. The Marin County Superior Court will remain closed for all non-essential matters until 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2020

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WEBINAR RECAP

Marin Court Town Hall Forum: Court Encourages Flexibility, Deadlines Should Still Be Met

May 06, 2020
By Robert Rosborough

On May 6, MCBA sponsored a Town Hall Forum with Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet and Assistant Presiding Judge James Chou. MCBA President Susan Feder welcomed the (Zoom) capacity audience and acted as the moderator.

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Marin Court Alert

Administrative Order 20-07 Issued

Apr 28, 2020
By MCBA

Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet issued Administrative Order 20-07 on April 28., 2020

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CA Judicial Council Approves Emergency Rule 12

Update on electronic delivery of legal papers

Apr 17, 2020
By MCBA

Emergency rule 12 (click here for attachment) was adopted by the Judicial Council, effective today. The rule applies in all general civil cases and proceedings under the Family and Probate Codes, unless a court orders otherwise.

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