Cite as: 12 CNCA § 518

If, after investigation, the Court finds that a party's allegations of domestic violence in a domestic violence protective order proceeding, divorce proceeding, child custody proceeding, child visitation proceeding, separation proceeding or termination of parental rights proceeding are false and not made in good faith, the Court shall order the party making the false allegations to pay court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the other party in responding to the allegation.

Historical Data

LA 33–05, eff. November 12, 2005.