When the parties to a Divorce are not in agreement, one spouse will often ask that their Attorney fees be paid by the other party. Here’s how it works:
- either the petitioner or the respondent can ask for the other party to pay their legal fees
- if one party has significantly more assets and income than the other spouse, the court could award the payment of Attorney fees initially in a temporary hearing
- in most cases, the client is responsible for the retainer/hourly fees and the Attorney will make a request for Attorney fees at the time of trial or by settlement
- if the judge does not grant the order for attorney fees at the time of trial then attorney fees will not be paid by the spouse
It’s always a good idea to speak with an experienced Divorce Lawyer so that you understand your legal rights, options as well as your financial choices. By doing this, you will know the likelihood that Attorney fees will be paid by the other party.
Legal Action Workshop can help. If you have questions regarding Attorney fee payment or your legal rights and options in a Divorce, give us a call @ 800-HELP-444 (800-435-7444) or visit our website for more insights, www.LegalActionWorkshopLAW.com .
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