Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

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Attorneys are not allowed to work on contingency fees in divorce matters in Florida. Further, an attorney for your wife would never discuss his or her fee agreement with you for the opposing party as it is a violation of the code of ethics.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.