Attorneys Fees as Sanctions: the Difference between the Family Code and the Civil Code
I recently wrote about attorney’s fees as a sanction and distinguished an award of attorneys fees as a sanction from attorney fees based on need in this post. I noted that Family Code Section 271 provides authority for sanctions against the adverse party (i.e. one’s ex). It does not authorize sanctions against the adverse party’s… Read More »
Learn How to Obtain a Court Order for Your Spouse to Contribute to Your Attorney Fees in a Divorce
How to Obtain an Order for Attorney Fees From Your Spouse in a California Divorce In a California divorce, the law is designed to ensure that both parties have equal access to legal representation, regardless of who controls the family finances. If one spouse has more financial resources than the other, the Court can order… Read More »