family court; attorney fees; cap

SB 1657 limits attorney fee awards in Arizona family court cases. It requires courts to pay fees first from shared marital assets, and if those aren’t available, caps fees at 15% of a party’s income after basic expenses or $8,000 - whichever is greater. This directly affects individuals involved in divorce or domestic relations proceedings who face court-ordered legal fees. The law prevents excessive fee assessments by setting a clear financial limit on what can be charged.