CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Results Accomplished
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When the amount of the recovery is miniscule in comparison to the demand, the trial judge has discretion to decide the “victory” is pyrrhic and nobody won.

No abuse of discretion to award fees commensurate with recovery; a rational investor will not spend more than $1 to recover $1.

Award justified despite W's pursuit of unsuccessful legal theory.

H's failure to prevail in custody battle he initiated is factor in awarding fees to W.

Award affirmed because W prevailing party.

Cases discussing effect of results accomplished in fee awards.