Our client feels that because her spouse is the one who initially sought the divorce, he should at least pay her attorney's fees. She will probably:

A. Win, because she didn't file first.
B. Lose. An automatic award of wife's attorney's fees to the wife without additional cause is unconstitutional.
C. Lose, because he is entitled to receive attorney's fees from her.
D. Win, because we adopted the British Common Law in this matter.


Answer: B

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