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Divorce Attorney's Fees

Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.
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Managing Conflict with Opposing Parties and Counsel in Family Law Cases

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Some lawyers adopt an aggressive stance as a deliberate strategy, believing it will secure better outcomes for their clients. Others may be combative by nature. It’s important to distinguish between tactical aggressiveness...more

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Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

In 1990, attorney Stuart Webb inadvertently pioneered a new process for divorce aimed to minimize conflict and to resolve matters collaboratively and expeditously. Webb practiced family law and introduced a novel idea: he...more

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Proving Alienation of Affection: What Evidence Do You Need?

Alienation of affection is a unique and emotionally charged legal claim. It allows a spouse to hold a third party civilly liable for intentionally interfering in a marriage, resulting in the loss of love, affection, and...more

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Divorce Fees: When Your Spouse Might Have to Pay

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Wondering who pays attorney fees in a divorce? Family law attorney Sarah Hansen breaks down when your spouse might be responsible for your legal costs. From income differences to bad behavior during litigation, there are...more

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How Much Will My Divorce Cost?

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How much will your divorce cost? Family law attorney Larry Hirsch breaks down the #1 factor driving divorce expenses. Whether it’s parenting time, furniture, or even candlesticks, the real cost often depends on how well you...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of April 21 - 25, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Rivers - search and seizure, sentencing - Bidi Vapor v. USFDA - administrative review, pre-market tobacco product application - Henry v. Tuscaloosa Sheriff - sex...more

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Appellate Division Says Disparagement of Counsel and Threats of Sanctions is Improper Judicial Behavior! You Think?

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The practice of family law is difficult. I have read that divorce ranks just below the death of a parent or child in terms of grief. The cases are often emotionally charged. This sometimes causes people to take bad positions,...more

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Why Family Law Attorneys Should Consult With a Defamation Attorney

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Contentious divorces often involve years-long battles over child custody, asset division, and spousal support. False claims of infidelity, domestic violence, child abuse, or financial misconduct are unfortunately common in...more

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Enforcing Child Support in Pennsylvania: Remedies for Non-Payment and High-Profile Cases

Child Support Orders are important directives which mandate the payment of monies to a child until they are age 18 and have graduated from high school. Child support may include private school tuition, preschool and daycare...more

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Striving for Fairness – How do Courts Deal with a Couple's Ongoing Financial Obligations During Divorce Proceedings?

During the divorce process, questions regarding finances will inevitably come up: How will our finances work while we’re getting divorced? Who is going to pay the mortgage, credit card, daycare, school tuition? Can I pay my...more

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Eight Essential Tax Insights For Arizona Residents Who Are Navigating Divorce

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Divorce and legal separation can entail more than just emotional and legal complexities. They can also involve navigating intricate and complex tax implications. There are eight key considerations to consider relative to...more

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Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney or Represent Myself?

Family courts regularly hear a number of cases involving parties who decide to represent themselves rather than hire an attorney. These parties are known as “pro se” litigants (meaning “for oneself” in Latin). If you are...more

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What To Expect At An Initial Consultation With A Divorce Attorney

Your initial consultation with an attorney is your time, especially if you are paying for it. The goal of an initial consultation is to have the client leave with all of their questions answered and a game plan for moving...more

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What Does a Divorce Mediator Do?

A mediator is a neutral third-party professional who assists parties in negotiating a resolution to their differences. In separation and divorce cases, a divorce mediator assists spouses in resolving issues arising out of...more

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Court Of Appeals Affirmed Findings Of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Against Wife In Divorce Proceeding

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In Banister v. Banister, the trial court found that a wife breached her fiduciary duty to the husband, committed fraud on the community estate, and wasted community assets. No. 03-21-00517-CV, 2023 Tex. App. LEXIS 4063 (Tex....more

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What Is An Offer of Judgment?

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Most parties with a divorce or family law matter want to settle their case outside of court. Therefore, having multiple court dates, a prolonged litigation process, and a trial is undesirable for most....more

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Let's Talk About How Much It Costs To Get Divorced

When filing for divorce, everyone always asks how much does it cost to get divorced and what makes divorce so expensive? In this Let's Talk Family Law episode, family law partner John Zurzola looks at the process,...more

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No Bad Faith Required – Trustee of Spendthrift Trust May Be Compelled to Pay Attorney Fees Under Family Code Section 2030

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Section 2030 of California’s Family Code provides an important safeguard to ensure the fairness of marriage dissolution proceedings. It allows the Court to order a more financially well-off party to pay some or all of the...more

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The Bullet Point: An Ohio Commercial Law Bulletin: Do I Have An Enforceable Contract?

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Contract Interpretation McCruter v. Travelers Home & Marine Ins. Co., 11th Dist. Lake No. 2019-L-167, 2021-Ohio-472- In this appeal, the Eleventh Appellate District affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court’s...more

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Roetzel & Andress: 2020 Appellate Year In Review

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The Appellate Law Practice Group of Roetzel & Andress represented clients in a wide variety of cases in both state and federal courts, appealing adverse trial court rulings and successfully defending lower court victories on...more

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The Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter – Recent Developments in Risk Management – August 2020

Representing the Estate Executor – Ethical Duty – Confidentiality – Withdrawal - New York State Bar Association Ethics Opinion No. 1194 - Risk Management Issue: Does a lawyer for an estate executor have an ethical duty...more

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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Arizona?

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Frequently people ask me, “How much does it cost to get divorced?” My unsatisfying answer: it depends. Typically, the only fixed and required costs of divorce are the court filing fees. However, many people need professional...more

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Court Rejects Claim That Ex-Spouses Owed Each Other Fiduciary Duties

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In Robins v. Robins, an ex-wife sued her ex-husband for breaching fiduciary duties regarding the sale of their former marital residence. No. 02-16-00285-CV, 2018 Tex. App. LEXIS 3534 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth May 17, 2018). ...more

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Shareholder Oppression Requires More Than Denial of Access to Company Information

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The family-owned business at the center of Vaccari v Vaccari, 2018 NY Slip Op 30546(U) [Sup Ct NY County Mar. 28, 2018], decided last month by veteran Manhattan Commercial Division Justice Eileen Bransten, is a classic...more

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Modifying Spousal Maintenance in Arizona: Are Changed Circumstances Continuing?

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In Perkins vs. Perkins, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed the question of changed circumstances for the purposes of modifying a spousal maintenance order and what constituted ‘continuing’ (as opposed to...more

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