§ 9.94A.7709. Legal financial obligations -- Wage assignments -- Recovery of costs, attorneys' fees
In any action to enforce legal financial obligations under this chapter, the prevailing party is entitled to a recovery of costs, including an award for reasonable attorneys' fees. An obligor may not be considered a prevailing party under this section unless the obligee has acted in bad faith in connection with the proceeding in question.
[1989 c 252 § 17. Formerly RCW 9.94A.2009.]
Notes:
Purpose -- Prospective application -- Effective dates -- Severability -- 1989 c 252: See notes following RCW 9.94A.030.
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