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Service of Process in Vessel Litigation in California

November 20, 2025 2:00 pmNovember 20, 2025 2:01 pm

Chapter 4 of Division 3 of the Harbors and Navigation Code deals with service of process. Section 600 provides definitions for the terms “watercraft” and ”nonresident.” Section 605 states that, where the nonresident has died prior to the commencement of...

Financial Support of Parents in California

November 20, 2025 2:30 amNovember 20, 2025 2:31 am

Section 4400 requires an adult child, to the extent of the adult child’s ability, support a parent who is in need and unable to self-maintain by work. Section 4401 makes the promise of an adult child to pay for necessaries...

Taxation and Bonding for California Harbor Districts

November 19, 2025 2:00 pmNovember 19, 2025 2:01 pm

Division 8, Part 3, Chapter 3 concerns taxation and bonds used with harbor districts. Section 6090 states that all bonds issued are obligations of the district and, so long as the bonds are outstanding and unpaid, the board of supervisors...

Disclosure of Information in Adoptions

November 19, 2025 2:30 amNovember 19, 2025 2:31 am

Division 13, Part 2, Chapter 7 concerns the disclosure of information related to the adoption of unmarried minors in this state. Section 9200 states that the petition, relinquishment or consent, agreement, order, report to the court from any investigating agency,...

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

November 18, 2025 7:18 amNovember 18, 2025 7:18 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 8, Part 3, contains the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Chapter 1 deals with general provisions. Section 3400 states that this part may be cited as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement...

Child Support Enforcement

November 18, 2025 2:30 amNovember 18, 2025 2:31 am

Family Code Division 17, Chapter 2, Article 2 concerns collections and enforcement in child support cases. Section 17500 imposes upon the department and the local child support agency with the responsibility for promptly and effectively collecting and enforcing child support...

Elections and Terms of California Harbor Commissioners

November 17, 2025 2:30 amNovember 17, 2025 2:31 am

Division 8, Part 3, Chapter 2, Article 1 deals with the election and terms of harbor commissions. Section 6050 requires each district formed to be governed by a board of five harbor commissioners, who holds office for the term of...