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Fam. Code § 270 Section 270
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If a court orders a party to pay attorney’s fees or costs under this code, the court shall first determine that the party has or is reasonably likely to have the ability to pay. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
Fam. Code § 271 Section 271
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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the court may base an award of attorney’s fees and costs on the extent to which any conduct of each party or attorney furthers or frustrates the policy of the law to promote settlement of litigation and, where possible, to red…
Fam. Code § 272 Section 272
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(a) Where the court orders one of the parties to pay attorney’s fees and costs for the benefit of the other party, the fees and costs may, in the discretion of the court, be made payable in whole or in part to the attorney entitled thereto. (b) Subject to subdivision (c), the ord…
Fam. Code § 273 Section 273
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the court shall not award attorney’s fees against any governmental agency involved in a family law matter or child support proceeding except when sanctions are appropriate pursuant to Section 128.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure o…