Legal Fees Archives | Brian D. Kaschel Law Office

03 05 '20

Can a spouse be ordered to pay for legal fees in a Connecticut divorce?

Yes. The court has the authority to order either spouse to pay attorneys’ fees. Pendente Lite Legal Fees While the case is pending, the court may order one spouse to pay the reasonable legal fees of the other spouse. The payment of legal fees at this stage is called pendente lite legal fees. This typically…

06 10 '13

Flat Fee Uncontested Connecticut Divorce

Most divorce attorneys bill by the hour. However, a flat fee uncontested Connecticut divorce makes sense in select situations. No invoicing or sticker shock. The lawyer handles the divorce case from start to finish for one a time fixed fee. Flat Fee Uncontested Connecticut Divorce Attorney Cases that are hotly contested and heading to trial…

20 09 '13

How much does a divorce lawyer charge in Connecticut?

Most divorce lawyers in Connecticut bill by the hour. Clients usually advance a sum of money (a retainer), which the attorney deposits in a Trustee account. The attorney maintains an accounting of their time as services are performed. Then the attorney withdraws funds from the Trustee account for the legal fees they earned….

04 09 '13

Connecticut Divorce Legal Fees

A divorce judge has the authority to order either spouse to pay Connecticut divorce legal fees. Payment of legal fees in a Connecticut can be ordered at two stages: While the divorce is pending A judge can order one spouse to pay the reasonable legal fees of the other spouse. This typically occurs when…

18 07 '12

Legal fees in a Connecticut divorce

Retaining an attorney can be expensive. But not retaining an attorney can be costly. Let it go. The biggest factor in reducing legal fees is failing to “let it go.” This clearly does not mean that you should be a push over or that you should not do battle when appropriate. It means…