CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
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Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
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Trials/Requests for Orders
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Attorney’s duty of candor to the court.
Attorney's duty of candor to the court includes the duty to cite controlling legal authority directly adverse to the position of the client.
Attorney's duty of candor requires calling contrary controlling legal authority to court's attention.