QUESTION
She is threatening to have me sign a substitution of attorney, if I don’t commit to continue paying $500.00 a month. Is it right?
Asked on Feb 13th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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Why do I have to continue to pay my attorney’s fees, when my husband was ordered by the judge to pay it? My attorney has me paying $500.00 a month and I am on SSD monthly income $1050. My husband’s monthly income nets $5554 a month. He is ordered to pay $250.00 a month on a $2500.00 order.
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It depends if you want her to continue to represent you or not. If you had a contract that required the payments she can ask to withdraw.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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You signed a contract agreeing to pay fees. You are primarily responsible. If your husband pays some and you have a zero balance the fees should be returned to you.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2013 at 7:59 PM