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Will I be reimbursed for attorneys fees? I've paid my law firm a $3500 retainer and @ $2000 in the last year for my divorce. The divorce became final yesterday and the judge decreed my ex is to pay 100% of my attorneys costs. Does this mean I can get reimbursed what I've paid already? Do they have to collect from him first?
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Hopefully, the actual wording of the court order is more specific than what you have recited; if not, you may well need a clarifying order spelling out precisely how much money is owed, and reducing it to judgment, if you wish to formally execute on it. See http://willicklawgroup.com/fees-costs/.
Of course, since you know how much you spent, nothing prevents you from simply asking your ex to pay you the money under the court order. if he does, great. If not, speak to your divorce lawyer, or seek out this office or someone else well versed in both collections and family law.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2014 at 10:36 AM