In such a case as:
-the wife is unemployed
-the husband makes approx. $34hr
-they live in an apartment
-have one vehicle(in which, he alone is on the car title and doesn't allow her to drive it and it was obtained during the marriage)
-they share two children in common and he has raised her 12yr. old since the age of two years old;
Does a lawyer obtain his fees from the husband in court?
2006-09-22 23:07:35 · 14 answers · asked by itzmimiee 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You explain to your proposed lawyer what the husband's (and implicitly the marital community's) assets are, whether any are community property assets (i.e., if you live in a non-CP state but once lived in a CP state) and he will take it from there.
The Court will order payment of your legal fees.
2006-09-22 23:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Half of everything is hers, during the marriage (and likely after), so I assume she has access to a joint checking account? If not, she can always sell some of their furnature and personal possessions, if he won't front for her attorney fees. Most divorce lawyers are well versed in this situation, and will work on a contingency basis, and recover their fees after the settlement.
2006-09-22 23:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by surfinthedesert 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See a lawyer. It is not necessary to have money up front -- funds will become available through the divorce settlement. If you can't drive, take the bus, or walk, but get going. This sort of aggressive behavior too often leads to violence, so get out NOW.
2006-09-22 23:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find a lawyer that does initial consultation for free. Have him/her
file the divorce petition and ask for attorneys fees.
2006-09-23 03:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by d b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call around and talk to attorneys. Find one that will freeze hubby's accounts and put a court order against him that he has to pay all the fees, child support etc.. And don't forget to go after that vehicle.
2006-09-23 00:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a hold of a lawyer fast. There is a reason he has everything set up the way it is and it is not in your best interest. Call any lawyer and they can tell you what to do.
2006-09-23 17:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by katylou57 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can put in the provision for him to pay attorney fees as part of divorce settlement.
2006-09-22 23:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by alexandria h 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
find one that will take a contingency fee thats where he makes the husband pay for it
2006-09-22 23:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
steal his card which is your also take the kids get a hotel rent a car get a divorce
2006-09-22 23:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by kas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are self-help divorces in which no attorney is necessary.
2006-09-23 00:12:51 · answer #10 · answered by AVA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋