Jones v. Jones

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This appeal arises from a child custody proceeding. The sole issue on appeal is whether the superior court abused its discretion by awarding attorney’s fees in the amount of $2,500 and costs to Ellen Jones.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

James Jones and Ellen Jones were divorced on March 20, 1987 in California. The Joneses have two children, born in 1982 and in 1983. Ellen was awarded primary physical custody of both children, and James was awarded visitation rights during alternate Christmas holiday vacations and for each summer.

In 1992, James was…