{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"273","citation":"Fam. Code, § 273","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":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1269, Sec. 10.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>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 <a href=\"/fam/271\">271</a> of this code.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/attorneys-fees-and-costs-273","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}