Can a family law judge force a party to pay awarded attorney fees if they clearly cannot afford it?
Yup. Work with the court, don't just ignore the fees or you can get in a lot of trouble.
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Yup. Work with the court, don't just ignore the fees or you can get in a lot of trouble.
Nothing to do with the case is an interesting assessment. Judges don't often apply laws that having absolutely nothing to do with a case, but it...
It is unfortunate you have such a terrible experience. It is extremely difficult to represent yourself in a court case, in fact most attorneys...
This is a very complicated question and business. I strongly suggest you retain counsel to help you work through the myriad issues.
You ask your lawyer to file a motion. But as my colleague said, this is an extremely serious step.
You should have a fee agreement with your lawyer. Since you don't I would suggest you tell your lawyer you want a refund minus payment for any...
You are not the client, therefore you cannot tell the attorney what to do. The fact you are paying is irrelevant. There are specific ethical rules...
The attorney might well be allowed to pursue collection due to his interest in the case, i.e. his right to a fee. The best way to handle the...
We as attorneys are obligated to follow the rules of professional conduct. If an attorney lies to the court, regardless of whether it is in a case...
No reason that your ex cannot use the attorney. People who work at law firms often use the lawyers in those firms if they have need. If your ex...