CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Amount
.........Discretion of Court
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Trial court possesses broad discretion in awarding fees.

No evidence is necessary to support an award of attorney’s fees where the court relies on its own experience and the facts and circumstances of the case.

Where D did not dispute liability or P's right to atty fees and costs, award was proper; although record unclear as to court's reasoning, no abuse of discretion in amount ordered.

Court has broad discretion in awarding attorney fees.

Discretion to award fees belongs to trial court, not Court of Appeal.

Amount ordered should reflect economics of the times.