Defendant Kennard Nears appeals from an order of the trial court directing him to pay plaintiff Sharon Boutte's attorney fees in the sum of $500 as "supplemental child support." We will reverse because the trial court's order exceeded its statutory authority under the Family Law Act.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
This case arises from a paternity...
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