Family Law: Needs-Based Fee Award Can Be Based On Age Of Needy Party

 

Fact That Needy Party Is Retired Can Be Considered In Needs-Based Analysis.

 

    In Marriage of McLain, Case No. E062884 (4^th Dist., Div. 2 Jan. 6, 2017) (published), $5,500 in needs-based Family Code section 2030/2032 attorney's fees were awarded in favor of a wife based on the fact she was 65 of age and had retired. The appellate court affirmed, determining this was an appropriate factor to consider.