Can a lawyer make his client pay if the court ordered his client’s ex-wife to pay?
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Can a lawyer make his client pay if the court ordered his client’s ex-wife to pay?
Client took ex-wife to court for custody of children. Client won. Court ordered the ex-wife to pay client’s lawyer “X” amount of money. She has not paid. Now lawyer wants his client to pay what the ex-wife was court ordered to pay. How can this be legal? He is not legally responsible for her debts?
Asked on May 9, 2012 under Family Law, Iowa
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, he is. His contract for representation is with HIM not her, and it seems he did a really good job. So the lawyer can request payment and then it is up to the client to obtain reimbursement for the fees. If the lawyer has to collect from her he may charge him. Good luck.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, he is. His contract for representation is with HIM not her, and it seems he did a really good job. So the lawyer can request payment and then it is up to the client to obtain reimbursement for the fees. If the lawyer has to collect from her he may charge him. Good luck.
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