Can I Make My Spouse Pay My Attorney Fees in Our Divorce?
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Typically, spouses pay their own legal and court costs upfront. It is possible for your attorney to request that your spouse be responsible for all or a portion of those fees and costs. In some situations, a judge will order one spouse to pay the legal costs of the other spouse.
For example, a stay at home mom whose husband files for divorce may stand a better chance of being awarded legal costs because her husband is in a better position financially and would suffer less financially if he paid all or a portion costs related to the divorce. Who pays the costs associated with the divorce will also depend on who has the best attorney.
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