Sharples v. Sharples

Opinion

KING, J.

I. INTRODUCTION

In this marriage dissolution proceeding, appellant Linda Sharpies (Wife) sought an order requiring respondent Norman Sharpies (Husband) to pay for her attorney fees and costs pendente lite. The court denied the request because Wife did not file Judicial Council form FL-319 (hereafter form FL-319), which the court explained was mandatory. Because that form is not mandatory when, as here, comparable declarations are submitted, we will reverse the court’s order.

II. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY

Wife filed an order to show cause (OSC) seeking modification of spousal…