CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
......Trials/Requests for Orders
.........Declarations by Attorneys
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  • An attorney shall not assert personal knowledge of facts in issue except when testifying as a witness.
  • Argument does not belong in declarations; it should be saved for points and authorities.
  • Attorneys should not sign declarations on behalf of their clients or other witnesses.
  • Attorney may sign verification for motion on client’s behalf.