Fam. Code, § 273 · Part 5. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
Fam. Code, § 273
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the court shall not award attorney’s fees against any governmental agency involved in a family law matter or child support proceeding except when sanctions are appropriate pursuant to Section 128.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure or Section 271 of this code.
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History
Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1269, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1995.
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