CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Auth. Favoring Paying Spouse
.........Need Must be Demonstrated
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Need must be show for an award of attorney fees pursuant to Fam. Code §2032.

Since W’s motion for a continuance denied, she had no “need” for attorney fees for that motion.

In order to be entitled to award of fees and costs, supported spouse must demonstrate need.

If party has ample funds to retain counsel, no award of fees justified.

In order to be entitled to award of fees and costs, supported spouse must demonstrate need.

Sine qua non for attorney fee order is need.

Effect of supported spouse's liquid assets on attorney fee award.