CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Sanctions
.........Code Civ. Proc. §177.5
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Code Civ. Proc. §177.5 authorizes court to impose sanctions of up to $1,500, payable to the court, for violation of any court order without good cause or substantial justification.

Code Civ. Proc. §177.5 applied; various defenses rejected; opportunity to be heard does not mean evidentiary hearing; Code Civ. Proc. §128.5 distinguished.

Section properly applied against attorney for being late to scheduled court appearance; miscalendaring not valid excuse; willfulness not required.