Getting Attorney Fees From Your Spouse in a Divorce
Florida law has a provision that allows the court to order one party to pay attorney fees and costs to the other party - to help them develop their divorce case.
The basic test a judge looks at before ordering attorney fees:
The need of one party for costs - versus the ability of the other party to pay those costs. You must have both conditions present - only one will not work. Also, to get fees - you must have hired a lawyer.
Bottom Line:
This is a very common thing in divorce. Judges routinely grant fees from one party to the other. Typically, you must begin your divorce and then file a motion for temporary costs and fees. Many courts require a mediation before granting temporary costs. Then you must schedule a short hearing. The judge will look at the need of one party and the ability to pay of the other party. If the rules are satisfied, the judge will enter an order requiring one party to pay the attorney fees of the other party.
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