Navigating the Rule of Court on Statements of Decision

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Navigating the Rule of Court on Statements of Decision

Credit Hours:

1.00

Specialty Area:

None

Credit Type:

General

Original Air Date:

March 12, 2025

Credit Eligible In:

California

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When a family law trial is appealed, the most important document in the appellate court’s decision-making is the trial court’s statement of decision. Even experienced trial lawyers and bench officers get tangled in the web known as California Rule of Court 3.1590. Without a statement of decision – or one that adequately addresses the court’s factual findings and legal conclusions – the appellate court will construe all factual conflicts in favor of the judgment or order. This talk takes us through each subdivision of the rule and provides a roadmap of how best to navigate Rule 3.1590.

Claudia Ribet

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Ribet Silver

Claudia Ribet is a distinguished attorney and Partner at Ribet Silver, as well as a Counsel at Complex Appellate Litigation Group, known for her exceptional expertise in both family and appellate law. As one of only four lawyers in California certified as a specialist in both fields, she brings a rare and invaluable skill set to complex divorce and family law matters. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Ms. Ribet has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” for many years. Her practice is defined by creative problem-solving and a deep understanding of the intricate legal and financial issues involved in dissolution cases, including asset division, business valuation, child custody, and spousal support. With substantial experience before the California Court of Appeal, she has successfully litigated landmark cases, shaping family law precedents. Ms. Ribet is also a sought-after consultant for other law firms in appellate strategy and record preservation.

Hon. Patricia A. Young

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Los Angeles County Superior Court

The Honorable Patricia A. Young is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Ramona G. See. Prior to her appointment, Judge Young worked at the Federal Public Defender’s Office
for the Central District of California. She started as a deputy federal public fender in 2009, quickly rising through the ranks to become a supervising federal public defender in 2014. After graduating from law school in 2004, Judge Young began her career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Keith P. Ellison of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.