MARITAL: Attempt to set aside decree because the parties neglected to file final disclosures properly rejected as another attempt to impede wife’s effort to enforce it… wife entitled to attorney fees for frivolous appeal… Gilbert affirmed. [Read more…]
Orders of protection, unsupported modification motion
ORDERS OF PROTECTION: 4th motion to modify properly denied without a hearing for failure to provide legal or factual support… attorney fees/costs properly awarded for frivolous motion, appeal fees/costs awarded for “blatant misrepresentation” in brief and meritless arguments… Olson affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Marital, Hollywood assistant director maintenance mod
MARITAL: Hollywood assistant director’s request to modify spousal maintenance properly denied… Gilbert affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Guardianship, grandparents, deceased father
GUARDIANSHIP: Paternal grandparents properly appointed temporary guardians/conservators of children pursuant to consent of mother and best interests of children notwithstanding deceased father’s testamentary appointment of new wife… Gilbert affirmed. [Read more…]
$15,000 verdict, rear-end MVA, cervical strain
VERDICT: $15,000, rear-end MVA, admitted liability, contested causation/damages, cervical strain, pain. [Read more…]
Board of Plumbing, “minor work” permit exception
BOARD OF PLUMBERS: “Minor repair” exception to plumbing work obviated need for permit, Board’s contrary ruling properly reversed… Gilbert affirmed (IOR I-3(c)). [Read more…]