CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
......Local Rules: Effect of
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Only F/L causes of action permitted in F/L proceedings.

Local Rules may not conflict with Rules of Court or statutes.

Local rule which added requirements for the entry of mediated agreements invalidated.

May not incorporate causes of action based on contractual rights, promises and expectations in family law action.

Limits on local rules.