California § 2255 - The court may grant attorney

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§ 2255. The court may grant attorney

The court may grant attorney’s fees and costs in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 2030) of Part 1 in proceedings to have the marriage adjudged void and in those proceedings based upon voidable marriage in which the party applying for attorney’s fees and costs is found to be innocent of fraud or wrongdoing in inducing or entering into the marriage, and free from knowledge of the then existence of any prior marriage or other impediment to the contracting of the marriage for which a judgment of nullity is sought.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2255

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2255 cover?

Section 2255 ("The court may grant attorney") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 2255?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2255" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 2255 apply to my situation?

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