The following list of subject areas was extracted from the [Family Law Exam Preparation Packet](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/ls/LS_Ed/LS_Examination/LS_Exam_Prep/LS_Exam_Prep_Family.pdf) provided by the State Bar of California. An auto-generated table of contents is available [[CFLS Exam|here]]. ## Subject Area 1: Professional Responsibility - [[1.1 Duties to Clients, Opposing Counsel, and the Court]] - [[1.2 Attorney Fees]] - [[1.3 Sanctions]] - [[1.4 Duties of Appointed Counsel for Minors]] - [[1.5 Arbitration, Mediation, or Dual Representation]] - [[1.6 Conduct Resulting in Malpractice or Discipline]] ## Subject Area 2: Family Law Jurisdiction - [[2.1 Personal Jurisdiction and Subject Matter Jurisdiction]] - [[2.2 Federal Jurisdiction and Hague Convention]] - [[2.3 UCCJEA and 28 USC (FPKPA)]] - [[2.4 Venue]] ## Subject Area 3: Marital and Non-Marital Property - [[3.1 Characterization of Property or Allocations]] - [[3.2 Presumptions Affecting Property]] - [[3.3 Assets Acquired With Loan Proceeds]] - [[3.4 Debts and Obligations]] - [[3.5 Reimbursements and Credits]] - [[3.6 Valuation of Property]] - [[3.7 Fiduciary Duties]] - [[3.8 Family Residence]] - [[3.9 Deferred Compensation and Employment Benefits]] - [[3.10 Business Interests and Goodwill]] - [[3.11 Stock, Stock Options, Royalties, and Intellectual Property]] - [[3.12 Putative Spouse Property Rights]] - [[3.13 Pre-Marital and Post-Marital Agreements]] ## Subject Area 4: Tax Issues Relating to Family Law - [[4.1 Support and Recapture Rules]] - [[4.2 Division and Allocation of Assets and Liabilities]] ## Subject Area 5: Children - [[5.1 Parentage Issues]] - [[5.2 Jurisdiction and Venue]] - [[5.3 Factors to Determine Parenting Rights]] - [[5.4 Use of Mediation]] - [[5.5 Use of Experts]] - [[5.6 Counsel for Children]] - [[5.7 Modification Proceedings]] - [[5.8 Termination of Parental Rights]] ## Subject Area 6: Support Factors - [[6.1 Income]] - [[6.2 Amount and Duration]] - [[6.3 Jurisdiction]] - [[6.4 Modification]] - [[6.5 Enforcement]] - [[6.6 Security]] - [[6.7 DCSS and State Disbursement Unit]] ## Subject Area 7: Non-Marital Relationships or Issues - [[7.1 Marvin Lawsuits]] - [[7.2 Domestic Partnerships]] - [[7.3 Cohabitation]] ## Subject Area 8: Procedure - [[8.1 Validity of Marriage]] - [[8.2 Nullity or Legal Separation]] - [[8.3 Restraining Orders]] - [[8.4 Service of Process]] - [[8.5 Joinder or Consolidation]] - [[8.6 Bifurcation]] - [[8.7 Summary Dissolution]] - [[8.8 Effect of Death of One Party on Proceedings]] - [[8.9 Date of Separation or Reconciliation]] - [[8.10 Interspousal Torts]] - [[8.11 Use of Evidence or Privileges]] - [[8.12 Preservation of Record, Appeals, and Writs]] - [[8.13 Ethics or Bounds of Advocacy]] - [[8.14 Motions for Reconsideration or to Set Aside Judgments or New Trial]] - [[8.15 Omitted Assets and Debts]] - [[8.16 Discovery Rights and Disclosure Duties or Confidentiality Issues]] - [[8.17 Enforcement Proceedings, Security, and Contempt]] - [[8.18 Bankruptcy]] - [[8.19 Offers of Proof or Testimony]] ## Subject Area 9: Dispute Resolution - [[9.1 Negotiation]] - [[9.2 Arbitration or Private Judging]] - [[9.3 Mediation]] - [[9.4 Collaborative Practice]] ## Subject Area 10: Psychological Aspects of Marital and Non-Marital Discord - [[10.1 Substance Abuse]] - [[10.2 Domestic Violence]] - [[10.3 Personality Disorders or Mental Health Issues]] - [[10.4 Consulting With Psychological Experts]]