{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"270","citation":"Fam. Code, § 270","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [200. - 295.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 5. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS [270. - 274.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-2/part-5"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 87.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/attorneys-fees-and-costs-270","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}