CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Prevailing Party Agreements (CC 1717)
.........Parties' Financial Condition
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No abuse of discretion in considering indigent's financial condition in setting statutory atty fees, which must be reasonable and subject to discretionary balancing test.

If MSA contains a prevailing party clause, court may award fees without evidence of financial need or ability to pay.