Chris Micheli – California Globe

Confidential Marriages in California

July 10, 2025 2:30 amJuly 10, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 3, Part 4, Chapter 1 deals with confidential marriages. Chapter 1 contains general provisions. Section 500 provides that, when two unmarried people, not minors, have been living together as spouses, they may be married pursuant...

Emergency Protective Orders in California

July 9, 2025 2:30 amJuly 9, 2025 2:31 am

Division 10, Part 3, Chapter 1 of the California Family Code deals with emergency protective orders for the prevention of domestic violence. Section 6240 provides definitions for the following terms: “judicial officer,” “law enforcement officer,” and “abduct.” Section 6241 requires...

Recreational Marinas in California

July 8, 2025 2:30 amJuly 8, 2025 2:31 am

Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with recreational marinas under the Department of Boating and Waterways. Section 76 contains a statement of legislative intent that Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund moneys be...

Summons in California Civil Actions

July 7, 2025 2:30 amJuly 7, 2025 2:31 am

Code of Civil Procedure Part 2, Title 5, Chapter 3 deals with summons in the service of process for civil actions. Section 412.10 states that, after payment of all applicable fees, the plaintiff may have the clerk issue one or...

Family Conciliation Courts in California

July 6, 2025 2:30 amJuly 6, 2025 2:31 am

Division 5, Part 1, Chapter 2 of the California Family Code deals with family conciliation courts in this state. Section 1810 requires each superior court to exercise the jurisdiction conferred by this part. While sitting in the exercise of this...

California Family Mediation and Conciliation Services

July 5, 2025 2:30 amJuly 5, 2025 2:31 am

Division 5, Part 2 of the Family Code deals with family mediation and conciliation services in California. Section 1850 requires the Judicial Council assist courts in implementing mediation and conciliation proceedings; establish and implement a uniform statistical reporting system relating...

Solemnization of Marriage in California

July 4, 2025 2:30 amJuly 4, 2025 2:31 am

Division 3, Part 3, Chapter 2 of the California Family Code deals with the solemnization of marriage in this state. Section 430 specifies that no particular form for the ceremony of marriage is required for solemnization of the marriage, but...