CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Actions-Types of
.........Contempt Actions
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  • In addition to other penalties for contempt, contemnor may be ordered to pay reasonable attorney fees.
  • No award for attorney’s fees under CCP 1218 (a) unless conduct involves violating a court order.
  • No award of fees against contemnor absent showing of need by moving party.
  • Enforcement of attorney fee orders by contempt.