CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Auth. Favoring Supported Spouse
.........Purpose of Award
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Sizable fee awards to W reasonable in view of goal of achieving parity in legal representation.

Because of the importance of ensuring that the parties both have the ability to present their cases effectively, attorney fees may be awarded against a prevailing party in F/L proceedings.

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

Need for attorneys and role attorney awards plays in family law proceedings.