In Re Marriage of Flaherty

Opinion

BIRD, C. J.

Did the trial court abuse its discretion under the particular facts of this case when it refused to order a mother, who testified she worked part time but could obtain full-time work if she chose, to pay child support and ordered both parents to pay the child’s transportation costs? Was an appeal based on this issue frivolous? What procedures should the Courts df Appeal follow before fining or criticizing attorneys for prosecuting frivolous appeals? (See Code Civ. Proc., § 907; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 26 (a).)

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Jacquelyn and James iFlaherty were married in 1974. Their…