CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Auth. Favoring Supported Spouse
.........Supprted Spse Not Reqd to Pay From Suppt
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • A spouse should not be forced to use spousal support to fund dissolution litigation.
  • Supported spouse should not be required to pay attorney fees from her support unless it is sufficient to do so.
  • Error to deny W fees in motion to set aside judgment when her only income was support.