CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Sanctions
.........Violations of Local Rules
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • Party cannot be sanctioned for violation of local rule where attorney is solely responsible for violation.
  • Cannot enforce local rule denying party right to respond without establishing who is responsible for failure to file timely.
  • Cannot impose sanctions on attorney for violation of local rules without providing him/her opportunity to respond.