Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Family Law – California Globe

Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Family Law – California Globe

Division 2, Part 5 of the California Family Code deals with attorneys’ fees and costs in family law matters. Section 270 states that, if a court orders a party to pay attorney’s fees or costs under this code, the court is required to first determine that the party has or is reasonably likely to have the ability to pay. Section 271 authorizes the court to base an award of attorney’s fees and costs on the extent to which any conduct of each party …