Who pays attorney fees in divorce Florida?

Who pays attorney fees in divorce Florida?

Typically, each party is responsible for his/her own legal fees, but Florida law does permit a court to order one party to pay the reasonable legal fees of the other based upon the financial resources of each.

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.

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.