CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
......Civility
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Attorney’s Oath includes a promise of civility.

Courts properly consider whether the attorney seeking fees has become personally embroiled, has over-litigated, or whether incivility has affected the litigation costs.

Sanctions should not be requested lightly; sanctions imposed against requestor for improper request.

Lack of civility by party's attorney is an appropriate basis for sanctions [against party].

Miscellaneous opinions discussing the role of civility in litigation.