In any matter properly before the court, the court may award attorney fees and costs on behalf of any party as the court deems appropriate based on the relative financial ability of the parties and any other relevant factors to attain equity.
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.19
Attorney fees
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 53 Va. App. 8 - Lynchburg Division of Social Services v. Cook (2008)
Most recently applied in 53 Va. App. 8 - Lynchburg Division of Social Services v. Cook (November 2008)
1991, c. 534; 2020, c. 185.
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