In Re the Marriage of Sanchez-Vigil

Opinion by

Judge ROTHENBERG.

In this post-dissolution of marriage proceeding, Veronica Sanchez-Vigil (wife) appeals the order denying her request for attorney fees and costs following the sentencing of her former husband, Eril T. Rael (husband), to jail for contempt of court. The issue on appeal is whether a party who successfully seeks punitive sanctions against another in a criminal contempt proceeding is entitled to attorney fees under a contractual provision for such fees. Because we conclude attorney fees should be awarded under such circumstances, we reverse the order of the trial court…