QUESTION
If my ex, an attorney, represents himself in Small Claims Court, can he claim and receive attorney fees from me if he wins?
Asked on Aug 26th, 2012 on Child Custody - Florida
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I am considering filing a lawsuit in Small Claims Court against my ex, an attorney, to collect unpaid medical expense of our children. He threatens to claim attorney fees from me at his regular hourly rate. Can he be awarded attorney fees?
1 ANSWER
No, he cannot be awarded attorney fees in this situation. He must have an actual expense to justify an award of attorney fees.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 12:29 AM