The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the awarding of attorney fees in marital or domestic relations proceedings. Under the new provisions, if the court awards attorney fees, it must order that these fees be paid from the community assets of the parties involved. If there are no community assets available, the court would be limited in its ability to assess attorney fees against a party, capping the amount at either 15 percent of that party's disposable income or $8,000, whichever is greater.

This update introduces specific language that clarifies the court's obligations in awarding attorney fees, ensuring that community assets are prioritized for payment. Additionally, it establishes a clear financial limit on attorney fees when community assets are absent, which is a significant change from the current law that does not specify such a cap. Overall, these changes aim to provide more equitable financial outcomes in domestic relations cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-1502