The final stage of your dissolution of marriage case is attorney's fees and costs. The likelihood of reimbursement of your attorney's fees and costs incurred in your divorce case will depend on the same analysis as alimony, need and ability. Thus, if you are wanting your attorney's fees paid by your spouse, then you must show that you have a need for your fees to be paid and that your spouse has the ability to pay them. However, the fees must be reasonable. Therefore, if your spouse is asking for you to pay their lawyer's fees, the fees must be reasonable.
Speak with one of our experienced attorneys regarding the likelihood of receiving or paying attorney's fees and costs incurred in your dissolution matter.