Hodge v. Sorba

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Duane Hodge appeals the superior court's award of $22,594.50 in attorney's fees and $1,008.21 in costs to his ex-wife, Georganna Sorba, following their divorcee proceeding. Because, contrary to Duane's argument, Georganna did not have a contingent fee agreement with her attorneys, and because the award was permissible under AS 25.24.140(a), we affirm the award.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Georganna Sorba filed a complaint for divoree from Duane Hodge on March 31, 1998. Georganna's original attorney, Mark Christensen, asked the superior court to award her…