CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure After Trial/Hearing
......Attack on Judgments/Orders
.........Motion to Vacate (CCP §473)
............Sanctions/Damages for Default
2 Cards On This Topic:
  • Court can order reasonable fees as condition to setting aside stipulated order.
  • As part of judgment setting aside default, court can award damages for unnecessary expense and aggravation caused when D allowed default to be entered.