Can I sue my ex for attorney fees?

Can I sue my ex for attorney fees?

The answer is: probably not, unless extreme circumstances warrant it. There is no way to tell if a judge will require your ex to pay for your legal bills. However, there are some situations where the judge will require one spouse to pay the attorneys’ fees of the other.

Can I sue for attorney fees in Family Court?

In Ontario, the answer is found in Rule 24(12) of the Family Law Rules, which say, a Court can make an order that a party pay an amount of money to another party to cover part or all of the expenses of carrying on the case, including lawyer’s fees. Other jurisdictions in Canada have similar rules.

Are divorce attorney fees dischargeable?

While debts to spouses, former spouses, and children incurred in a divorce are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, attorneys’ fees are not part of that exception to discharge. Divorce attorneys don’t get special privileges that would make their fees nondischargeable in bankruptcy.

What if you can’t pay court ordered attorney fees?

Someone might be required to reimburse you, but that is between you and them, not them and the attorney. If they are ordered to pay a judgment and do not, they can be found in contempt of court.

When can you sue for attorney fees?

The typical attorney-fee clause states that if one party breaches the contract, the other party can sue and recover its attorney fees for bringing the suit. If you have a contract dispute or you if you are negotiating a contract, you should pay careful attention to any language on attorneys’ fees.

Where do you hide money in a divorce?

DIVORCING WOMEN: Here’s How Your Husband Will Try To Hide AssetsPurchase items that could be overlooked or undervalued. Purchase items that could be overlooked or undervalued. Stash money in a safe deposit box, somewhere in the house or elsewhere. Underreport income on tax returns and/or financial statements.