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Francisco M. Zavala, J.D.
Honered at U.C.L.A. School of Law
FAMILY LAW SANCTIONS AGAINST AN ATTORNEY AND OPPOSING PARTY
Under C.C.P. 128.7, an attorney and his client may be sanctioned for filing a paper, pleading or motion, for the purpose of harassing, causing unnecessary delay, needless increase in the cost of litigation or other frivolous purpose.
If warranted, the court may award to the party prevailing on the motion for sanctions the reasonable expenses and attorney’s fees incurred in presenting or opposing the motion.
Family Code 2020 In a California divorce case, after a person is served with the petition for dissolution of marriage, the person served must respond within 30 days by filing an FL-120 Response. Failu
Family Code §2104 In a proceeding for dissolution each party must serve on the other party a preliminary declaration of disclosure under penalty of perjury. The declaration must provide full and accur
Social Security Benefits Division in California Divorce Cases A spouse's right to future Social Security benefit payments is not transferable or assignable. Congress has expressly exempted Social Secu