CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure After Trial/Hearing
......Attack on Judgments/Orders
.........Motion to Vacate (Not CCP §473)
............For Duress
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  • Motions to set aside judgment based upon duress shall be brought within 2 years from entry of judgment.
  • Intimidation of emotionally distraught W by H, and interference with her legal representation, found to be duress and grounds to vacate judgment.
  • Duress defined.
  • Duress exists when party has been deprived of his or her free exercise of his or her will.
  • Duress is valid ground to set aside judgment.
  • Duress is pressure which deprives a person of contractual volition.