CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Assets of Supported Spouse
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Court may order fees even if requesting party has assets from which fees could be paid. Comparative wealth considered.

If attorney’s fees have been requested by either party, I&E section dealing with assets must be fully completed.

W's having $21K in savings with which she could pay her own attorneys was not a valid basis to deny her request.

Need-based attorney fee order properly made to party worth $14M based on their “relative” need.

Supported spouse not required to impair capital.