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2011 California Code
Family Code
DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [200 - 295]
PART 5. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
Section 270


CA Fam Code § 270 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

If a court orders a party to pay attorney s fees or costs under this code, the court shall first determine that the party has or is reasonably likely to have the ability to pay.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 87. Effective January 1, 1994.)

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