Hayes v. Ward

*621Opinion

WORK, Acting P. J.

James Michael Ward appeals an order awarding attorney fees and costs to Emily Ward Hayes’s pro bona counsel, payable to the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP). He essentially contends the trial court abused its discretion in awarding attorney fees, because representation was provided by SDVLP at no charge to Hayes and, in any event, the award was inappropriate and disproportionate. As we shall explain, the award was properly made and amply supported by the record. Accordingly, we affirm the order and direct the trial court to determine what award SDVLP is…