CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Assets of Supported Spouse
4 Cards On This Topic:
  • Court may order fees even if requesting party has assets from which fees could be paid. Comparative wealth considered.
  • If attorney’s fees have been requested by either party, I&E section dealing with assets must be fully completed.
  • Need-based attorney fee order properly made to party worth $14M based on their “relative” need.
  • Supported spouse not required to impair capital.