WASHINGTON FAMILY LAW REPORTER

TWELVE MONTH SUBJECT INDEX
VOLUME 16, NUMBERS 1-12
AUGUST 1997-JULY 1998

SUBSTANTIVE TOPICS

• ABA Annual 1997 Meeting Highlights. August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 5
• America’s Most Wanted "Non-Supporting Parents". May-July 1998. Nos. 10-12, p. 1
• Attorney Fees on Appeal. August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 2
• Bankruptcy Changes? May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 2
• Computer Use in Family Law. August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 36
• Deemed Domestic Relations Order. November 1997-January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 1
• Divorce Statistics. May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 3
• Ethics Spotlight. February-April 1998. Nos. 7-9, p. 1 Discussion of attorney sexual relationship with client.
• Family Law Publications. August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 36
• IOLTA Challenge. May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 1
• International Abduction. . May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 2
• Internet Information. November 1997-January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 24
• Judicial Information Database. August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 2
• Legislation Update. February-April 1998. Nos. 7-9, p. 24.
• Legislative Session. November 1997-January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p.3
• License Suspension. August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 2
• Lien Interest. November 1997-January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 1
• Parental Kidnapping. May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 2
• Protective Orders: Caution in Drafting and Enforcement. August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 1
  

"CASES IN BRIEF"

• Difficult to Set Aside. Marriage of Countryman, 86 Wn.App. 1116 (Unpublished, 7/28/97) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 13)
• Only for Custodial Children. Harmon v. DSHS, ___ Wn2d 523 (1998) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 11)

• Getting to the "Essentials". Marriage of Radochonski, ___ Wn.App. ___ (No. 21050-9-II, 5/22/98, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 5)

• No Conflict of Interest Found. Miller v.Hooper, 89 Wn.App. 2054 (No. 16170-6-II, 1998, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 7)

• Arrearages Not Waived. Marriage of Higman, 88 Wn.App. 1083 (No. 39529-7-I, 1998, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 8)
• Challenging Abuse Allegations and CPS. Gilliam v. DSHS, 89 Wn.App. 569 (1998) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 8)
• Diligent Attorney Helps Secure Agreed Order. In re Custody of Jennifer A. v. Bergeron, 88 Wn.App. 1029 (No. 15682-6-III, 11/20/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 5)
• Foreign Orders and Habeas Corpus. In re Custody of R. Noordin, 88 Wn.App. 745 (1997) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 7)

• Credit For Social Security Benefits. Marriage of Briscoe, 134 Wn.2d 344 (1998) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 9)
• Contempt Order Upheld. Marriage of Alden, 87 Wn.App. 1091 (No. 15904-3-III, 10/9/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 14)
• Court Must Consider Minimum Need Standard. Shanks v. McDaniel, 87 Wn.App. 827 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 14)
• Deviation and Restitution Affirmed. Marriage of Arvey, 86 Wn.App. 1093 (Unpublished, 7/14/97) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 14)
• Exemption from Post-Secondary Costs. Page v. Burgess, 87 Wn.App. 912 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 14)
• Finding v. Imputing Income. Marriage of Norton, ___ Wn.App. (No. 40629-9-I, 3/30/98, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 9)
• Improper Imputation of Income Prompts Remand. Marriage of Bennett, 87 Wn.App. 1111 (No. 20119-4-II, 10/24/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 11)
• Imputed Income, Division III Style. Marriage of Hergert, 88 Wn.App. 1023 (No. 15874-8-III, 11/18/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 10)
• Inheritance Not Included. Marriage of Gainey, 89 Wn.App. 269 (1997) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 9)
• Post-Secondary Obligation Enforced. Marvel v. Zlateff, 88 Wn.App. 1067 (No. 16425-7-III, 1997, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 9)
• Post-Secondary Petition Timely. Marriage of Jackson, 89 Wn.App. 1084 (No. 40176-9-I, 1/26/98, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 10)
• Post-Secondary Petition Too Late. Marriage of Hage, 87 Wn.App. 1063 (No. 20257-3-II, 9/19/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 7)
• Remand Because of Imputed Income. Anselmo v. Grant, 88 Wn.App. 1004 (No. 28392-2-I, 10/27/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 12)
• Series of Errors Causes Reversal/Remand. Marriage of Stout, 89 Wn.App. 188 (1997)(February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 7)
• Setting Limitations on Future Deviations. Marriage of Burch, ___ Wn.App. (No. 39726-5-I, 30/30/98, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 10)
• Setting Support Above $7,000 Combined Income and Awarding Fees. Leslie v. Verhey, ___ Wn.App. (No. 41011-3-I, 4/13/98) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 9)
• $25 Minimum Payment Challenged. Marriage of Gilbert, 88 Wn.App. 362 (1997) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 10)

• Permissible Sanction, Except for Jail Sentence. Farr v. Martin, 87 Wn.App. 177 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 30)

• CR 37 Sanctions Upheld. Marriage of Botha, 87 Wn.App. 1081 (No. 39584-0-I, 9/29/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 15)
• Sanctions Against Attorney Upheld. Jones v. Johnson, ___ Wn.App. ___ (No. 39479-7-I, 5/18/98) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 6)

• Motion to Amend Denied. Marriage of Baicy, ___ Wn.App. No. 38953-0-I, 3/30/98, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 13)
• Original and Continuing Jurisdiction Affirmed. Steele v. Mikeulecky, ___ Wn.App. (No. 20666-8-II, 5/15/98) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 12)

• Client Not Penalized for Delay. Simon v. Hyatt Legal Services, 87 Wn.App. 1070 (No. 38727-8-I, 9/22/97, Unpublished)

• Changing Custody Isn’t That Easy. Marriage of Elofson, 88 Wn.App. 1034 (No. 20158-5-II, 12/5/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 19)
• Contempt for "Passive Interference". Egan v. Arnold, 88 Wn.App. 1025 (No. 20386-3-II, 11/21/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 19)
• Contempt Order Reversed. Allen v. Sieben, 87 Wn.App. 1102 (No. 15376-2-III, 10/14/97, Unpublished) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 18)
• Domestic Violence Precludes Mutual Decision Making. Marriage of Caven, 87 Wn.App. 84 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 16)
• Frequently Alternating Residences. Marriage of Jacobson, ___ Wn.App. ___ (4/10/98) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 15)
• Marijuana Use Precludes Visits. Fasano v. Waters, 89 Wn.App. 921 (1998) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 15)
• Plethysmograph Ruled Inadmissible. Marriage of Parker, ___ Wn.App. ___ (No. 38624-7-I, 5/26/98) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 14)
• Split Time Reversed. Marriage of Smith, __ Wn.App. ___ (No. 39700-1-I, 12/22/97, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 11)

• The Role of a GAL and Equitable Defenses. Marriage of Swanson, 88 Wn.App. 128 (1997) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 20)

• Witness Immunity Distinguished. Deatherage v. State of Washington Examining Board of Psychology, 134 Wn.2d 131 (1997) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 12)

• Cohabitation, Characterization & Equitable Distribution. Marriage of Kinzer, ___ Wn.App. ___ (No. 16035-1-III, 4/2/98, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 17)
• Community and Separate Liablity for Residential Lease. Sunkidd Venture, Inc. v. Snyder-Entel, 87 Wn.App. 211 (1997) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 13)
• Community Property Agreement Upheld. Marriage of Kovis, 88 Wn.App. 1006 (No. 14684-7-III, 10/20/97, Unpublished.) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 23)
• Coping with Quit Claim Deeds. Marriage of Waller, 88 Wn.App. 1070 (No. 19229-2-II, 1998, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 15)
• Covenant Not To Compete. Marriage of Gillespie, 89 Wn.App. 390 (1997) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 16)
• Defunct Marriage and Community Property Agreement. Marriage of Geestman, 86 Wn.App. 1118 (Unpublished, 7/31/97) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 26)
• Disability Payments Ruled Community. Marriage of Brewer, 89 Wn.App. 425 (1998) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 18)
• Impermissible Modification of Decree. Marriage of Daly, 89 Wn.App. 1026 (No. 39818-1-I, 2/17/98, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 16)
• Meretricious Relationship Affects Distribution. Sutton v. Widner, 85 Wn.App. 487 (1997) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 19)
• No Separate Lien for Community Occupancy. Marshall v. Baggs, 86 Wn.App. 878 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 16)
• Nonappearance Leads to Adverse Judgment. Marriage of Kelley, 88 Wn.App. 1056 (No. 15502-1-III, 1997, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 19)
• Permanent Award or Interim Allocation of Assets. Marriage of Dotzauer, 87 Wn.App. 1036 (Unpublished, 8/25/97) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 28)
• Res Judicata and Merger Bars Subsequent Litigation. Marriage of Kelly-Hansen, 87 Wn.App. 320 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 26)
• Stock Option Blues. Marriage of Stachofsky, 90 Wn.App. 135 (1998) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 13)
• 70/30 Award Affirmed. Marriage of Howard, 88 Wn.App. 1049 (No. 16130-7-II, 1997, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 17)

• Idaho Moves Requires Trial. Marriage of Dickson, 89 Wn.App 1032 (No. 41175-6-I, 2/23/98, Unpublished) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 22)
• Interstate Move is "Minor Modification". Bower v. Reich, 89 Wn.App. 9 (1997) (February-April 1998, Nos. 7-9, p. 21)
• Relocation in a Post-Littlefield Setting. In re Marriage of Pape, ___ Wn.App. ___ (1997) (November 1997 – January 1998, Nos. 4-6, p. 17)
• Strict Statutory Construction Limits Judicial Discretion. Marriage of Littlefield, 133 Wn.2d 39 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 31)

• Child’s Testimony Ruled Inadmissible. Welfare of AEP v. WMP, ___ Wn.2d (5/21/98) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 22)

• Continuing Jurisdiction Allows Recovery of "Lost" Benefits. Marriage of Dinkelaker, ___ Wn.App. ___ (No. 40805-4-I, 4/20/98, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 21)
• Impermissible Criteria Causes Reversal. Marriage of Floyd, ___ Wn.App. 1046 (No. 20822-9-II, 1998, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 21)
• Modification Denied for Lack of Good Faith. Marriage of Fox, 87 Wn.App. 782 (1977) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 32)
• Multiple Claims Wins Reversal. Marriage of Lawson, ___ Wn.App. ___ (No. 20719-2-II, 5/8/98, Unpublished) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 19)

• Allowable Consideration in Property Division and Spousal Maintenance. Marriage of Zabm, __ Wn.App. (No. 15877-2-III, 5/5/98) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 16)

• Only for Custodial Children. Harmon v. DSHS, ___ Wn.2d 523 (1998) (May-July 1998, Nos. 10-12, p. 11)

• Strict Standards Apply. In re Custody of MV, 86 Wn.App. 1093 (Unpublished, 7/14/97) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 33)

• "Any Person" Is Not What It Means. Clay v. Wolcott, 85 Wn.App. 468 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 34)
• Grandparents Denied Access. Troxel v. Granville, 87 Wn.App. 131 (1997) (August-October 1997, Nos. 1-3, p. 34)