CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Purpose of Award
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Purpose of award is to ensure each party has access to legal representation.

The purpose of section 2030 is to provide both parties to a dissolution with the funds reasonably required to litigate adequately and properly the controversy.

Attorney fee award is not reward for winning party. Purpose is to provide party with amount needed to properly litigate controversy.

Cases discussing the purpose of an attorney fee order.