Fam. Code, § 3452 · Chapter 3. Enforcement
Fam. Code, § 3452
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney’s fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.
(b) The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this part.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 867, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2000.
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