California · Family Code

FAM §2335: 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 specif

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This statute addresses evidence rules in divorce or legal separation cases, including depositions and discovery proceedings, with exceptions allowed by other laws.

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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.

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