Legal Question in Family Law in California

Attorney Billing Practices

My wife retained a Family Law Lawyer in March 2004 to assist with a modification of custody. (An unsuccessful OSC was held in May04). A $2000 retainer was paid and to date (Sep04) we have not received one bill or statement of account.

The Attorney-Client Fee Contract that she signed states ''Attorney shall send client periodic statements...''

We're now wanting to file a motion to modify child support and our attorney says in part in an email:

''...bring in another $2000 retainer in order to file the OSC as the paperwork in your file has not been billed out and your account already shows that you owe $900.''

Shouldn't our atty have at least sent an itemized statement at or near the time the original $2000 ran out? I'm very disappointed in her. Is there any recourse or recommendation on how to proceed? Is this a common occurance?

Thank You.


Asked on 9/16/04, 11:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
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Re: Attorney Billing Practices

You will no doubt receive an itemized billing statement upon request. If you are unhappy with your representation, you may always substitue another attorney.

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Answered on 9/16/04, 1:10 pm


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