Turns

BACKGROUND

The parties married in 2017, had a child in 2022, and Sean filed a petition for dissolution in February 2024. Hikmet asked the trial court to issue orders concerning custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and attorney’s fees. She averred she was unemployed, financially reliant on Sean, and left unable to access joint accounts, while he “earn[ed] a significant

1 We recite only those facts and procedural history necessary to resolve

the limited issues before us. (People v. Garcia (2002) 97 Cal.App.4th 847, 851.) For clarity, we use the parties’ first names, intending no disrespect. Unless otherwise indicated, all dates refer to 2024. 1 income.” Sean opposed the fee request, explaining he had no money left over after paying “ ‘all expenses including huge community debt.’ ” His income and expense declaration indicated he was employed as a PG&E line worker, with $15,407 in average gross monthly income and $22,000 in average monthly overtime income. But he also reported $30,855 in average monthly expenses, including installment payments on more than $450,000 of debt. Hikmet’s income and expense declaration indicated she was unemployed, with no income. She…