Karnazes v. Karnazes

Filed 4/28/06 Karnazes v. Karnazes CA1/3

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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DIVISION THREE

Elizabeth Karnazes (mother) timely appeals from an order awarding permanent, sole custody of her son Alexander to his father, Peter Karnazes (father). During the pendency of the appeal, Alexander turned 18 years old. Because the family law court's order is no longer enforceable, we conclude the issues the mother raises are moot and we dismiss the appeal.

BACKGROUND

A. The Divorce Proceedings.

On February 5, 1988, the mother, an attorney but not a family law specialist, filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. The mother and father had three children, including twins Alexander and Zachary Karnazes, then one year old.[1]

On February 10, 1988, pursuant to the mother and father's stipulation, sole custody of the three children was awarded to the mother, subject to the father's rights of reasonable visitation. Father agreed to pay child support in the amount of $1,500 per child per month with respect to Alexander and Zachary until they became â€