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In re Parentage of J.M.K.9/15/2005
say that the trial court abused its discretion. When discussing Brock's request for attorney fees, Brock's counsel explained the procedural history of the case and the tremendous amount of work required due to Kepl's actions. RP at 7-8 (Sept. 18, 2002) (noting Kepl's numerous motions for revision, blatant violations of rules regarding medical records, delay in seeking blood tests, refusal to provide timely financial information). Brock's counsel also noted the vastly different financial positions of the parties. Given the sufficient record and the broad discretion granted to trial courts to award attorney fees in parentage actions, we affirm the trial court's award of attorney fees.
Brock is requesting attorney fees on appeal, citing RAP 18.1 and RCW 26.26.140. Kepl asserts that Brock's request for attorney fees should be denied because Brock did not provide an extensive argument, citing Faulkner v. Racquetwood Village Condominium Association, 106 Wn. App. 483, 487, 23 P.3d 1135 (2001); Department of Labor & Industries v. Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp., 111 Wn. App. 771, 788, 48 P.3d 324 (2002); Thweatt v. Hommel, 67 Wn. App. 135, 147-48, 834 P.2d 1058 (1992) for authority. These cases do not support Kepl's argument. See, e.g., Faulkner, 106 Wn. App. at 487 (providing that a request for attorney fees pursuant to RAP 18.1 is insufficient when the party failed to cite the applicable law that grants them attorney fees). In this case, unlike in the cases cited by Kepl, Brock appropriately identified the applicable law. Pursuant to RCW 26.26.140, this court has broad discretion to award attorney fees. Based on the facts of this case, we grant Brock's request for attorney fees for the appeal.
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