Automatic temporary restraining orders.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands automatic temporary restraining orders in family law cases. Starting January 1, 2027, it will prohibit both parties involved in a divorce or separation from making changes to insurance policies or other coverage for themselves or their children without the other party’s consent or a court order. It also adds provisions regarding property transfers and notifications to the court regarding significant expenditures.
Key provisions
- Prohibits both parties from allowing insurance plans to lapse due to nonpayment or failure to renew.
- Restricts transfers, encumbrances, or disposal of property without consent or court order.
- Requires notification of extraordinary expenditures to the court at least five business days in advance.
- Broadens the scope of restraining orders to include nonprobate transfers.
- Adds a notice warning about California’s community property presumption.
- Specifies requirements for notices regarding changes to nonprobate transfers.
- Includes provisions regarding the handling of attorney’s fees and costs paid with property.
- Clarifies that the bill does not restrict will creation or revocation.
Who is affected
- Parties involved in divorce or legal separation proceedings.
- Children of parties involved in divorce or legal separation proceedings.
- Insurance companies.
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