Awards of Attorney’s Fees in Divorce
Divorces can be costly and the total expense is often unpredictable. The cost of your divorce will depend upon many factors (such as whether you have children, the value of your assets, the willingness to settle versus going to trial, and the length of time from filing to resolution). In addition, you may be responsible for filing fees, mediation fees, witness fees, and, most commonly, attorney’s fees. You may ask the court to order your spouse to pay your legal fees. When you file for divorce, if you are without sufficient funds you can ask that your spouse contribute to