Marriage of James
Stephen James appeals from the judgment after a court trial in this dissolution proceeding. He contends that the trial court abused its discretion when it awarded $75,000 in attorneys' fees to Elizabeth James pursuant to Family Code section 271.[1] He also contends that a separate property reimbursement award of $24,228 to Elizabeth for contributions to community real property pursuant to section 2640 was not supported by sufficient evidence. Elizabeth appeals contending that the court should have ordered an unequal division of Stephen's pension to ensure that the amounts awarded to her would be paid. Court conclude that the $24,228 separate property reimbursement award must be reduced by $8,228 and otherwise affirm.
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