Except as otherwise provided by statute, in a pleading or proceeding for dissolution of marriage or legal separation of the parties, including depositions and discovery proceedings, evidence of specific acts of misconduct is improper and inadmissible.

(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 110. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Terms Used In California Family Code 2335

  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Proceeding: includes an action. See California Family Code 110
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
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