Can I Be Awarded Attorney Fees in a Divorce?
A spouse involved in divorce proceedings is best advised to seek independent legal counsel of his or her own choice. Engaging an attorney early is one of the best options an individual can consider. Not only can a person consult about the special circumstances of his or her particular situation, but often obtaining legal advice early can lead to an overall reduction in the final cost and headache of navigating the legal system by oneself.
In most divorce cases, each partner is responsible to hire a lawyer if they want the assistance of a professional. Where one spouse is financial unable to pay for an attorney, but their partner is, the court can make a limited award of attorney fees, requiring the partner to pay their spouse’s attorney fees to allow him or her to prosecute or defend the action.
In situations where a divorce decree has already been entered but, for example, an ex-spouse is not paying child support, or not allowing parent-time with the children, the court may order the offending ex-spouse to pay the reasonable attorney fees of the spouse seeking to enforce the decree.
In most divorce cases, each partner is responsible to hire a lawyer if they want the assistance of a professional. Where one spouse is financial unable to pay for an attorney, but their partner is, the court can make a limited award of attorney fees, requiring the partner to pay their spouse’s attorney fees to allow him or her to prosecute or defend the action.
In situations where a divorce decree has already been entered but, for example, an ex-spouse is not paying child support, or not allowing parent-time with the children, the court may order the offending ex-spouse to pay the reasonable attorney fees of the spouse seeking to enforce the decree.
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3575 North 100 East
Suite 325
Provo, Utah 84664
Phone: 801-377-4652
Fax: 801-377-4673
