Attorney Fees
Kermisch & Paletz LLP offers very reasonable fee agreements that
will fit into your budget. We offer a sliding scale with rates as low
as $100 per hour for low-income clients.
The question of who is responsible for paying attorney fees
frequently arises. In most dissolution cases, this answer is often
simple – each spouse pays their attorney out of the community’s
assets. Essentially, this means that each spouse pays for half of
the total fees.
If one spouse controls the family’s money, the other spouse may
be entitled to ask the court for attorney’s fees . This means that the
court may order fee payments to the other lawyer at the beginning of
the divorce. This situation is quite common despite the many
unique circumstances of each case. It is highly recommended to
discuss this with your attorney, as prior experience in the situation
may provide plenty of helpful suggestions.
Attorneys Fees