Guardianship of Paduano
Opinion
Opinion
Danielson, J.
Linda Paduano (Linda) appeals from an order dated August 17, 1988, awarding attorneys’ fees and costs to Sabrina Paduano De Alba (Sabrina) in the amount of $10,000 pursuant to Civil Code section 4370, subdivision (a).
Factual and Procedural Statement
On February 12, 1986, the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Northwest District branch, entered a judgment for dissolution of the marriage between Sabrina and Robert Paduano (Robert). Legal custody of their daughter, Jennifer Paduano (Jennifer), a minor, born August 2, 1981, was awarded jointly to Sabrina and Robert. Primary physical custody of Jennifer was awarded to Robert, and Sabrina was awarded secondary physical custody.
On December 17, 1987, the judgment was modified pursuant to stipulation to provide that primary physical custody was awarded to Sabrina, and secondary physical custody was awarded to Robert.
Also on December 17, 1987, Linda, Robert’s sister and Jennifer’s aunt, commenced another proceeding by filing a petition to be appointed guardian of Jennifer’s person in the North Valley District branch of the Los Angeles Superior Court.