Jacksonville Divorce Attorney

Recovery of Attorney’s Fees in Jacksonville

Florida law provides for certain cases in which you can recover your attorney’s fees in a divorce.  When one partner can afford a lawyer, and has hired a divorce attorney, the court may decide that you also have the right to representation of an equal quality, and will enforce the payment of your attorney’s fees with a court order.  If you are in the position of needing an attorney and are unable to afford the fees, it is crucial that you contact a Jacksonville divorce lawyer to assist you in the recovery of your attorney’s fees. 

Divorce Lawyer Wesley H. Owens and Recovery of Attorney’s Fees

If you were supported by your spouse in the marriage, and now find it difficult to afford an attorney, the court may side with you in the recovery of your fees.  In some cases, one spouse was the income earner, and when the divorce comes to pass, they get an attorney but the other spouse is now unable to afford it.  This is not a fair “playing field” in a divorce case, and you may be awarded your attorney’s fees.  A court order may force your ex to pay some or all of the fees you incur in the divorce.  I can assist you in determining if you will qualify for this in regards to the court and Florida laws.

Each case is unique, but generally, the court would want the situation to be fair for both parties.  If one spouse can afford a top divorce lawyer and the other cannot due to income restrictions that have occurred since the separation, you may find that you qualify to have your attorney’s fees paid for by your ex.  I have successfully arranged this through a court order on countless occasions and am prepared to advise you if this can be done in your case.  If you contact my firm I will review your situation and let you know what can be done about the recovery of your attorneys’ fees.  You need legal protection, and lack of funds is not a reason to be denied high quality legal representation.

Contact Jacksonville Divorce Attorney Wesley H. Owens if you need help in your divorce and to discover if you can recover your attorney’s fees.