CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Assets of Paying Spouse
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If attorney’s fees have been requested by either party, I&E section dealing with assets must be fully completed.

$200,000 award affirmed despite lack of evidence of H’s ability to pay due to his refusal to comply with discovery requests.

Large support award affirmed, despite H's having no assets or income in his name, where he had use and control over them.

Order that each party pay own fees despite H's net worth of $15 million affirmed due to W's unreasonable litigation of case.

Paying spouse can be forced to invade capital to pay fees.