Section 3452 Of Chapter 3. Enforcement From California Family Law Code >> Division 8. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.
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. (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.