CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Enforcement
......Contempt
.........Sentencing of Contemnor
............Attorney Fees Award
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Attorney fee award authorized if party found in contempt.

CCP 1218 permits trial court to both sentence contemnor to custody and award fees for violating family law restraining orders.

No award of fees against contemnor absent showing of need by moving party.